What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
quench
Example
I need to quench my thirst with a glass of water. [quench: verb]
Example
The firefighters worked hard to quench the flames and save the building. [quench: verb]
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Reading this book will quench your curiosity about the topic. [quench: verb]
sate
Example
I ate a big breakfast to sate my hunger. [sate: verb]
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Winning the championship will sate his desire for success. [sate: verb]
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The company provided enough resources to sate the team's needs. [sate: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Quench is more commonly used than sate in everyday language, especially in the context of thirst or extinguishing flames. Sate is less common but can be used in the context of satisfying hunger or fulfilling a desire.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between quench and sate?
Both quench and sate are relatively formal words, but sate may have a slightly more elevated or sophisticated tone due to its Latin roots.
