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satiate

[ˈseɪʃieɪt]

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

Synonyms for satiate

Antonyms for satiate

Phrases with satiate

  • to eat enough food to no longer be hungry

    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'

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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.'