appease
/əˈpiːz/
ap · pease
/ə · ˈpiːz/
English Definition
v. pacify calm satisfy
Significado en Español
apaciguar, calmar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xoa dịu, làm nguôi
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ap-(make) + pease (peace) → pacify, soothe.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “appease”: To appease someone is to:
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A
Satisfy
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B
Annoy
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C
Complicate
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D
Enhance
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A — Satisfy.
“appease” means v. pacify calm satisfy
Common questions about “appease”
What does “appease” mean?
appease — v. pacify calm satisfy. In Chinese: 安抚，平息.
How do you pronounce “appease”?
appease is pronounced /əˈpiːz/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ap · pease.
Is “appease” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. appease appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “appease”?
ap-(make) + pease (peace) → pacify, soothe.
