Word
satiate
Phoneticssa·ti·ate
US/ˈseɪʃieɪt/
UK/sˈeɪʃɪˌeɪt/
Definition
v. to fully satisfy a need or desire, such as hunger or curiosity, so that you do not want any more.
v. to satisfy a desire or appetite to the point of fullness or beyond. Often implies a state of complete gratification where no further stimulus is required.
Examples
“The heavy meal was enough to satiate his hunger.”
“After years of traveling, she finally felt she had done enough to satiate her curiosity about the world.”
“The museum's extensive collection was designed to satiate the public's growing appetite for historical artifacts, though critics argued it provided more quantity than quality.”
Examples
simple
“The heavy meal was enough to satiate his hunger.”
contextual
“After years of traveling, she finally felt she had done enough to satiate her curiosity about the world.”
complex
“The museum's extensive collection was designed to satiate the public's growing appetite for historical artifacts, though critics argued it provided more quantity than quality.”
Usage
Transitive verb; always takes a direct object, which is usually a noun representing a desire, need, or appetite.
Real-World Examples
“I had read studies suggesting protein was the most filling – or satiating – of the three macronutrients, and wondered if more protein at breakfast could be the answer.” “It takes nearly pound of to produce ounces of, which concentrates the sugars while removing the fiber and bulk that help satiate appetite.” “I had resolutely turned down a Snickers bar during a rest stop, aware that I would feel remorseful if I arrived even slightly satiated.” “The bulk provided by many complex carbohydrate sources, particularly whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, tends to satiate dieters more effectively than calorie-rich fats and sweets.” Etymology
First attested 1440–1450 in Middle English, borrowed from Latin satiātus, the perfect passive participle of satiō ("to fill full, satiate, satisfy"), itself from satis ("sufficient"). The form carries the verb-forming and adjective-forming suffix -ate in its Latin layers.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.