satiate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈseɪʃieɪt//
KK: /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/
adjective
Definition
Completely satisfied or filled, especially in terms of hunger or desire.
Example
After the big meal, I felt satiate and didn't want to eat anything else.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more satiate
Superlative: most satiate
Conversation
I just had the most satiate meal at that new restaurant.
Oh really? What did you order?
I had a huge steak and it completely satiated my hunger.
Sounds delicious! I need to try that place soon.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sated
full
satisfied
Antonyms
hungry
unsatisfied
empty
transitive verb
Definition
To completely satisfy a need or desire, often to the point of excess.
Example
The rich dessert was enough to satiate my sweet tooth.
Tense Forms
Past: satiated
Past Participle: satiated
Conversation
I just had the most amazing dessert that really helped to satiate my sweet tooth.
That sounds delicious! What did you have?
It was a rich chocolate cake; it completely satiated my cravings.
Root Explanation
Satiate → It is formed from 'satiare' (meaning to fill or satisfy) and the suffix '-ate' (indicating to make or cause). The word 'satiate' means to make someone completely satisfied or to fill to the point of excess.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'satiare' which means to fill or satisfy — this helps you remember that 'satiate' means to completely satisfy someone.
Visually Confused Words
spatiate
unsatiate
spartiate
insatiate
striate
saltate
ostiate
isatate