Sating: meaning, definitions and examples

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sating

 

[ ˈseɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

satisfying hunger

Sating refers to the act of satisfying a desire or appetite, typically relating to hunger. It implies providing enough of something, so that the urge or craving is fully met. When someone consumes enough food, for example, they are sating their hunger. This term is often used in contexts where indulgence or fulfillment is experienced, especially after a period of longing or deprivation.

Synonyms

fulfill, quench, satisfy.

Examples of usage

  • I ate a large meal that sated my hunger.
  • After the feast, we felt completely sated.
  • The dessert was so rich that it sated my sweet tooth.

Translations

Translations of the word "sating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 afirmação

🇮🇳 बयान

🇩🇪 Äußerung

🇮🇩 pernyataan

🇺🇦 заява

🇵🇱 oświadczenie

🇯🇵 声明

🇫🇷 déclaration

🇪🇸 declaración

🇹🇷 açıklama

🇰🇷 진술

🇸🇦 إعلان

🇨🇿 prohlášení

🇸🇰 vyhlásenie

🇨🇳 声明

🇸🇮 izjava

🇮🇸 yfirlýsing

🇰🇿 мәлімдеме

🇬🇪 განცხადება

🇦🇿 bəyannamə

🇲🇽 declaración

Etymology

The word 'sating' is derived from the Old English word 'saecgan', meaning 'to satisfy or fill'. The root of this term can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic '*sēkōną', which meant to 'satisfy' as well. The evolution of 'sate' has been influenced by various languages, including Latin 'satis', meaning 'enough'. Historically, the connotation of sating has revolved around fulfilling desires, especially those pertaining to appetite. Through the centuries, the word has remained closely associated with the concepts of abundance and satisfaction, indicating a state wherein one's cravings are completely fulfilled. In modern usage, 'sating' primarily applies to hunger or desires, often emphasizing a sense of indulgence.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,969, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.