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- [uh-peez]
- /əˈpiz/
- /əˈpiːz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-peez]
- /əˈpiz/
Definitions of appeased word
- verb with object appeased to bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease, calm, or contentment; pacify; soothe: to appease an angry king. 1
- verb with object appeased to satisfy, allay, or relieve; assuage: The fruit appeased his hunger. 1
- verb with object appeased to yield or concede to the belligerent demands of (a nation, group, person, etc.) in a conciliatory effort, sometimes at the expense of justice or other principles. 1
- noun appeased Pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands. 1
- verb appeased simple past tense and past participle of appease. 0
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Origin of appeased
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English apesen < Anglo-French apeser, Old French apais(i)er, equivalent to a- a-5 + paisi- peace + -er infinitive suffix
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Parts of speech for Appeased
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
appeased popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
appeased usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for appeased
adjective appeased
- satiated — satiated.
- pleased as punch — the chief male character in a Punch-and-Judy show.
- at ease — If you are at ease, you are feeling confident and relaxed, and are able to talk to people without feeling nervous or anxious. If you put someone at their ease, you make them feel at ease.
- gratified — Obsolete. to reward; remunerate.
Antonyms for appeased
verb appeased
- provoked — to anger, enrage, exasperate, or vex.
- aggravated — Aggravated is used to describe a serious crime which involves violence.
- agitated — If someone is agitated, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- increased — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
- irritated — angered, provoked, or annoyed.
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