sate

/seɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to satisfy or fill the hunger or thirst of (someone or something)

“The meal was designed to sate the hunger of the workers after a long shift.”

2. verb

to satisfy or indulge (a desire or craving)

“She spent all her money to sate her craving for luxury items.”

3. noun

a feeling of being satisfied or full, especially after eating

“The sate of being full after a big meal was wonderful.”

Synonyms

  • gratify
  • indulge
  • satisfy

Antonyms

  • famine
  • starve