verb
satiate
SAY-shee-ayt/ˈseɪʃieɪt/
To satisfy an appetite or desire completely.
The meal satiates her appetite, and she declines another helping.
Etymology
Satiare, “fill full,” comes from satis, “enough”: satisfying an appetite or desire means bringing it to the point where no more is wanted.
In context
my own limited knowledge of my new religion couldn't satiate his deep curiosity he peppered me with questions and I literally ran out of answers
More examples
- A small snack rarely satiates my hunger.
- The detailed explanation finally satiated her curiosity.
- He reads travel books to satiate his desire for adventure.
Forms
satiate · satiates · satiated · satiating
satiation noun — The complete satisfaction of an appetite or desire.