Sate: meaning, definitions and examples

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sate

 

[ seษชt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

to satisfy

To satisfy (a desire or an appetite) to the full. To provide with more than enough or excessively. To fill to excess; surfeit.

Synonyms

cloy, fulfill, gratify, satisfy.

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Word Description / Examples
sate

Use when describing a desire or hunger being completely and often overly fulfilled.

  • Eating the entire cake did not just satisfy her sweet tooth, it sated it to the point of discomfort
satisfy

General term for meeting needs, desires, or expectations to an adequate level.

  • The meal was simple, but it was enough to satisfy our hunger after a long day
fulfill

Applied in situations where completing a task or intention brings a sense of completion or satisfaction.

  • Volunteering at the shelter helped her fulfill her desire to give back to the community
gratify

Used when pleasing someone or meeting their desires or expectations, often implies immediacy.

  • Receiving the unexpected praise from her boss gratified her need for recognition
cloy

Best used when something pleasant becomes too excessive, leading to a sense of disgust or annoyance.

  • The perfume's sweet aroma was initially delightful but soon began to cloy, making it hard to stay in the room

Examples of usage

  • He had sated his hunger with a large meal.
  • The abundance of food sated the guests at the party.
  • She sated her curiosity by reading all the books on the subject.
Context #2 | Noun

abbreviation

State and Territory Exchange. A state-administered health insurance exchange established under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Synonyms

State and Territory Exchange.

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sate

Use 'sate' when referring to fulfilling a desire or appetite completely, usually related to food or other cravings.

  • After the large meal, he felt completely sated.
  • The rich dessert was enough to sate her sweet tooth.

Examples of usage

  • The SATE program aims to provide affordable health insurance options for residents.

Translations

Translations of the word "sate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saciar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคคเฅเคทเฅเคŸ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sรคttigen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memuaskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐัะธั‚ะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zaspokoiฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆบ€ใŸใ™ (mitasu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท satisfaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saciar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doyurmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งŒ์กฑ์‹œํ‚ค๋‹ค (manjok sikida)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุดุจุงุน (ishba')

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uspokojit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uspokojiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆปก่ถณ (mวŽnzรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nasititi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ seรฐja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฝะฐา“ะฐั‚ั‚ะฐะฝะดั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒ›แƒแƒงแƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (dakmaqopileba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doyurmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ saciar

Etymology

The word 'sate' originated from the Latin word 'satiare', meaning 'to satisfy'. It has been used in English since the 16th century. The concept of satisfying desires or appetites has been a fundamental aspect of human nature throughout history, and 'sate' captures this essence in a concise and impactful manner.

See also: sateen.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,032, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.