satiate — to satisfy fully or to excess; to fill completely
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to satisfy fully or to excess; to fill completely
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈseɪʃieɪt/
Example Sentences
- After binge-watching 10 episodes, I was completely satiated with drama and needed fresh air.
- The all-you-can-eat buffet finally satiated his legendary appetite.
- No amount of compliments could satiate her need for validation.
satiate
VERB[/ˈseɪʃieɪt/]
to satisfy fully or to excess; to fill completely
Completely satisfied and full
Satiate yourself, then create more to appreciate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'satiatus,' the past participle of 'satiare,' meaning 'to satisfy or fill.' The root 'satis' means 'enough' or 'sufficient' in Latin.
Breakdown
sati- (enough, sufficient) + -ate (verb suffix meaning 'to make or cause') = satiate (to satisfy fully)
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📝Examples
“After binge-watching 10 episodes, I was completely satiated with drama and needed fresh air.”
“The all-you-can-eat buffet finally satiated his legendary appetite.”
“No amount of compliments could satiate her need for validation.”
“Reading one mystery novel only satiated my curiosity temporarily.”
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