appeased

[uh-peezd]

appeased Definition

  • 1to bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease, calm, or contentment; pacify; soothe
  • 2to satisfy, allay, or relieve; assuage

Using appeased: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "appeased" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The teacher appeased the students by giving them extra recess time.

  • Example

    He tried to appease his girlfriend by buying her flowers.

  • Example

    The government attempted to appease the protesters by offering concessions.

appeased Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for appeased

Antonyms for appeased

Phrases with appeased

  • to satisfy one's hunger

    Example

    She ate a sandwich to appease her hunger.

  • appease one's conscience

    to do something to alleviate feelings of guilt or remorse

    Example

    He donated money to charity to appease his conscience.

  • to make offerings or sacrifices to placate or satisfy the gods

    Example

    The ancient Greeks would offer sacrifices to appease the gods.

Origins of appeased

from Old French 'apaisier', from 'pais' meaning 'peace'

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Summary: appeased in Brief

'Appeased' [uh-peezd] means to bring to a state of peace, calm, or contentment, or to satisfy or relieve. It is often used in situations where someone is trying to make another person or group less angry or upset, as in 'The government attempted to appease the protesters by offering concessions.' Phrases like 'appease one's hunger' and 'appease one's conscience' use 'appease' to denote satisfying a need or alleviating feelings of guilt or remorse.