v · neutral

satiate

/ˈseɪʃieɪt/SA·ti·ate

Band 7+speakingtask2

To satisfy hunger or a desire completely, so that there is no more need or want.

Examples

A bowl of porridge will satiate you until lunchtime.

The generous portions failed to satiate his appetite.

Fibre helps to satiate people faster than sugary snacks.

Band 8 sentence

Including protein and fibre in breakfast is a simple way to satiate students and reduce mid-morning snacking.

Collocations

  • satiate hunger
  • satiate appetite

Word family

satiate vsatiated adjsatiation n

Common mistakes

satisfysatiate

fullsatiated (or satiate)

Say it for a higher band

5full6satisfy7+satiate

Synonyms

satisfy

Easily confused

satisfy

A single cookie will satisfy a craving for something sweet.

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