Definition of satiate
: filled to satiety
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Examples of satiate in a Sentence
a couple of satiate dinner guests had ensconced themselves on the living room sofa
First Known Use of satiate
15th century
Definition of satiate
Examples of satiate in a Sentence
a long drink of water at last satiated my thirst
Recent Examples of satiate from the Web
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Since the film's November 2 release date feels like an eternity away, satiate your Queen thirst with the band's legendary Live Aid performance: Bohemian Rhapsody hits theaters November 2.
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To satiate the desires of young Saudis and to make the country more resilient in the face of lower oil prices, Prince Mohammed is trying to boost what citizens spend locally on entertainment and fun.
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Nordstrom has been on a roll with bringing in fresh new brands to satiate its shoppers — and their newest launch is no exception.
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Coconut oil satiates your hunger for longer periods of time compared to other fats.
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The crown prince is behind measures such as lifting a ban on women driving that will go into effect this summer, and bringing back concerts and other forms of entertainment to satiate the desires of the country’s majority young population.
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Despite decades of ultraconservative dogma, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has pushed through a number of major social reforms with support from his father, King Salman, to satiate the desires of the country's majority young population.
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The crown prince is behind measures such as lifting a ban on women driving that will go into effect this summer and bringing back concerts and other forms of entertainment to satiate the desires of the country's majority young population.
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And while the food and conversation proved to be satiating, the sweetest note of the night was the adorable pochette–as–place setting that guests discovered upon taking their seats.
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Origin and Etymology of satiate
Latin satiatus, past participle of satiare, from satis enough — more at sad
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First Known Use: 15th century
in the meaning defined above
See Words from the same yearSynonym Discussion of satiate
satiate, sate, surfeit, cloy, pall, glut, gorge mean to fill to repletion. satiate and sate may sometimes imply only complete satisfaction but more often suggest repletion that has destroyed interest or desire.
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- years of globe-trotting had satiated their interest in travel
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- readers were sated with sensationalistic stories
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- surfeited themselves with junk food
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- sentimental pictures that cloy after a while
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- a life of leisure eventually begins to pall
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- a market glutted with diet books
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- gorged themselves with chocolate
SATIATE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of satiate for English Language Learners
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: to satisfy (a need, desire, etc.) fully
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