Appease
Verb
Definition: To bring peace, calm, or satisfaction to someone or someone's feelings or desires.
Synonyms: Pacify, Placate, Satisfy
Antonyms: Provoke, Incite, Anger
Examples:
- The mother tried to appease her crying baby by giving him a pacifier.
- The government decided to appease the protesters by addressing their demands.
Mnemonics:
- "Appease" starts with "ap," which can be associated with "applying" or "adding" something to make a situation better.
Etymology:
Origin:
Late Middle English from Old French 'apais(i)er', based on Latin 'pax, pac-' (meaning peace).
Historical Usage:The word has been used in English since the 15th century.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Appease one's appetite"
Explanation:To satisfy one's hunger or craving for food.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Confusing "appease" with "appears."
Explanation:"Appease" is not related to "appear" and has a different meaning and usage.