sate
1[ seyt ]
/ seɪt /
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verb (used with object), sat·ed, sat·ing.
to satisfy (any appetite or desire) fully.
to fill to excess; surfeit; glut.
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Origin of sate
1WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH sate
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sate1
/ (seɪt) /
verb (tr)
to satisfy (a desire or appetite) fully
to supply beyond capacity or desire
Word Origin for sate
Old English sadian; related to Old High German satōn; see sad, satiate
British Dictionary definitions for sate (2 of 2)
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