Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Placate”?

Placate means to calm down; to soothe.

• Correct answer - soothe: it has the same meaning as Placate.
• settle: to resolve; to come to rest - wrong, it does not mean the same as Placate.
• forgive: to pardon - wrong, it does not mean the same as Placate.
• loathe: to hate - wrong, it does not mean the same as Placate.