word
Appease
Uh-PEEZ
/ʌˈpiːz/Listen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
appease
Dictionary meaning
Make peace with.
Examples
- The parents appeased their children with sweets.
- I appeased them after our argument with presents and home cooked dinner.
Synonyms: propitiate
People also look up
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “Appease” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction