sa·ti·ate (sā'shē-āt')
tr.v., -at·ed, -at·ing, -ates.

1. To satisfy (an appetite or desire) fully.
2. To satisfy to excess.

adj. (-ĭt)
Filled to satisfaction.

[Middle English saciaten, from Latin satiāre, satiāt-, from satis, sufficient.]

satiation sa'ti·a'tion n.

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