appease
/əˈpiːz/
Group 7Difficulty 2/3
Definitions
- (verb)
- To pacify or placate by acceding to demands GRE
- (verb)
- To relieve or satisfy a demand or feeling GRE
Example in Context
Historians have debated whether the decision to appease the aggressor emboldened further territorial expansion or merely delayed the inevitable.
Synonyms
satisfycalmpacify
Etymology
To pacify someone by giving in to their requests.
- ad- (Latin) — to
- pacare (Latin) — to pacify
Memory Aid
🥬Sounds like “a peas”
When you APEESE a toddler, you bribe them with a mountain of PEAS to stop crying!
Visual Association
🕊️A dove landing on a child, who is happily munching on peas to calm their tantrum.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “appease” mean on the GRE?
appease (verb) means “To pacify or placate by acceding to demands”. Historians have debated whether the decision to appease the aggressor emboldened further territorial expansion or merely delayed the inevitable.
How to remember “appease” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “appease” sounds like “a peas”. When you APEESE a toddler, you bribe them with a mountain of PEAS to stop crying!
What are synonyms for “appease”?
Common synonyms: satisfy, calm, pacify.