Satiate
verb /ˈseɪ.ʃi.eɪt/ — To satisfy fully; to supply with more than enough.
Definition
To satisfy fully, especially with food or drink; sometimes to the point of excess. To satiate a hunger — physical or metaphorical — is to fill it completely, leaving no space for wanting more.
Beyond the definition
Satiation is the fullness that stops wanting. For a moment, the wanting has been answered completely. The paradox is that what we truly desire cannot be fully satiated — only appetite can be. Meaning is different.
Origin & history
Latin: 'satiare' (to fill, to satisfy). From 'satis' (enough). The same root gives us 'satisfy', 'satire' (originally 'full dish, mixture'), and 'saturate'.
Example sentences
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She ate until satiated — truly satiated, not politely full.
No amount of success seemed to satiate the ambition; it only grew with each achievement.
The novel satiated every kind of readerly hunger — emotional, intellectual, even aesthetic.
How to use it
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Choose “Satiate” when the meaning fits your context: To satisfy fully, especially with food or drink; sometimes to the point of excess. To satiate a hunger — physical or metaphorical — is to fill it completely, leaving no space for wanting more.
Synonyms
satisfy, fill, sate, gratify
Antonyms
starve, deprive, frustrate
Related words
Satiate vs satisfy
Satiate refers to completely fulfilling a physical desire, like extreme hunger or thirst. Satisfy is a broader, versatile term used for needs, requirements, or psychological desires.
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Illustrative example
Variety of Dishes on Table
A Swedish buffet table is laid out with many different dishes of varying textures and styles.
The abundant variety of food available on the table represents the state of being satiated, where the sheer volume and variety leave no space for wanting more, fulfilling physical hunger completely.
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Questions about this word
What does "Satiate" mean?
Satiate is verb meaning: To satisfy fully; to supply with more than enough.. To satisfy fully, especially with food or drink; sometimes to the point of excess. To satiate a hunger — physical or metaphorical — is to fill it completely, leaving no space for wanting more.
Where does the word "Satiate" come from?
Latin: 'satiare' (to fill, to satisfy). From 'satis' (enough). The same root gives us 'satisfy', 'satire' (originally 'full dish, mixture'), and 'saturate'.