impetrate

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

There is not anything, answered the pope, fitting for you to impetrate of me which I would not most willingly condescend unto; but I find one inconvenience.

From Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 3 by Motteux, Peter Anthony

Wherefore, since we cannot impetrate from the troublers of our Israel that true peace which derogateth not from the truth, we may not, we dare not, leave off to debate with them.

From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George

Cheeta Raibama Chunder Sen,"   So ran the rede in speech of men—   "Foremost of mortals in assent   To creed of Rational Content,   Why come you here to impetrate   A blessing on your scurvy pate?

From Shapes of Clay by Bierce, Ambrose

Objection 1: It would seem that sinners impetrate nothing from God by their prayers.

From Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint

So too may we impetrate of God in prayer the grace of perseverance either for ourselves or for others, although it does not fall under merit.

From Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint