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appetites

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun appetite has 1 sense
  1. appetite, appetency, appetence - a feeling of craving something; "an appetite for life"; "the object of life is to satisfy as many appetencies as possible"- Granville Hicks
    --1 is a kind of craving
    --1 has particulars: stomach; sweet tooth

Definitions from the Web

Appetites


Part of Speech: Noun


Sense 1: Physical hunger or desire for food

Examples:

  • After a long day at work, his appetite was ravenous.
  • Her appetites were satisfied after indulging in a delicious three-course meal.

Sense 2: Desire or craving for something non-food related

Examples:

  • He had an insatiable appetite for adventure, always seeking new challenges.
  • Her appetite for knowledge led her to pursue a career in research.

Part of Speech: Verb


Sense 1: To have a strong desire or craving for something

Examples:

  • He appetites for success, always setting ambitious goals.
  • She appetites for recognition, constantly seeking validation.

Sense 2: (Rare usage) To stimulate or increase one's appetite

Examples:

  • This dish appetites the palate with its enticing aroma.
  • The chef's specialized seasoning appetites the appetite before the main course.

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