appease — to make someone less angry or upset by giving them what they want
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make someone less angry or upset by giving them what they want
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpiːz/
Example Sentences
- Tom bought his girlfriend flowers to appease her after forgetting their anniversary.
- The government tried to appease public outrage with a formal apology.
- Mom appeased the crying baby with a lullaby and warm milk.
appease
VERB[/əˈpiːz/]
to make someone less angry or upset by giving them what they want
Mother appeasing her crying child
APP gives you EASE - anger appeased with digital peace!
One piece of cheese to appease and please!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'apaisier' meaning 'to pacify or calm', derived from 'a-' (to) + 'paisier' (to make peace), which comes from Latin 'pax' meaning 'peace'.
Breakdown
ap- (to) + pease (peace, from Old French 'pais') + -e (verb form) = appease
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📝Examples
“Tom bought his girlfriend flowers to appease her after forgetting their anniversary.”
“The government tried to appease public outrage with a formal apology.”
“Mom appeased the crying baby with a lullaby and warm milk.”
“The teacher appeased the students' complaints by postponing the difficult exam.”
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