propiciar
to favour, to bring about
verb proh-pee-SYAHR Less Common
Origin: From Latin propitiare (to appease, make favourable).
Also means
to encourage, to promote
Usage Note
Propiciar is formal and means to create the conditions that allow something to happen — closer to 'to foster' or 'to facilitate' than merely 'to favour.' It is common in journalism and academic writing. The adjective propicio means 'favourable/auspicious' (un momento propicio).
Examples
"Las lluvias propiciaron una buena cosecha."
Natural Translation
The rains brought about a good harvest.
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