sate

¹

[ seyt ]

verb (used with object)

, sat·ed, sat·ing.

1. to satisfy (any appetite or desire) fully.

   Synonyms: fill, satiate

2. to fill to excess; surfeit; glut.

   Synonyms: stuff, gorge

sate

²

[ sat, seyt ]

verb

, Archaic.

1. simple past tense and past participle of sit ¹.

sate

¹

/ sæt; seɪt /

verb

1. archaic.
   a past tense and past participle of sit

sate

²

/ seɪt /

verb

1. to satisfy (a desire or appetite) fully
2. to supply beyond capacity or desire

Word History and Origins

Origin of sate¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; variant of obsolete sade “to satiate,” Old English sadian (akin to sad ), perhaps influenced by satiate

Word History and Origins

Origin of sate¹

Old English sadian; related to Old High German satōn; see sad , satiate

Example Sentences

And any maternal instincts that I ever had, as small as they were, were absolutely sated by this character.

From Los Angeles Times

The People's Republic marking its 75th anniversary means it has been in existence longer than the only other major communist sate - the Soviet Union - which collapsed 74 years after its founding.

From BBC

When he’s not pondering the specter of death, Lowe sates himself with the timeless rites of romantic love.

From Salon

The last mile is where you gain the most elevation, so make sure you’re hydrated and sated with a power snack for that final push.

From Los Angeles Times

Cartographic décor can help sate fundamental human needs...

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• gratify
• satiate