What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
satiate
Example
After eating the large pizza, I was satiated and couldn't eat another bite. [satiate: verb]
Example
The cold water satiated my thirst after a long hike. [satiated: adjective]
satisfy
Example
I need to satisfy my hunger before we start the meeting. [satisfy: verb]
Example
Winning the championship satisfied his lifelong dream of becoming a champion. [satisfied: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Satisfy is more commonly used than satiate in everyday language. Satisfy is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while satiate is less common and often used in more formal or specialized contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between satiate and satisfy?
Satisfy is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while satiate is more formal and less commonly used.
