satiate Definition
- 1to satisfy fully or to excess
- 2to fill to satisfaction or to the point of overindulgence
Using satiate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "satiate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
After eating a large meal, I was satiated and didn't want anything else.
Example
The buffet was so good that I couldn't help but satiate myself with all the food.
Example
He tried to satiate his thirst with water from the river.
satiate Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with satiate
Example
After a long day at work, I satiated my hunger with a big bowl of pasta.
satiate one's curiosity
to learn enough about something to no longer be curious about it
Example
I read the entire book to satiate my curiosity about the story's ending.
satiate one's desires
to fulfill one's wants or needs to the point of satisfaction
Example
He spent all his money on clothes to satiate his desire for fashion.
Origins of satiate
from Latin 'satiatus', past participle of 'satiare', meaning 'to satisfy'
Summary: satiate in Brief
The verb 'satiate' [ˈseɪʃieɪt] means to satisfy fully or to excess, often by filling to the point of overindulgence. It can be used to describe satisfying hunger, curiosity, or desires. Examples include 'After eating a large meal, I was satiated and didn't want anything else.' and 'He tried to satiate his thirst with water from the river.' Synonyms include 'satisfy' and 'quench,' while antonyms include 'starve' and 'unsatisfy.'
