All 3 Uses of
appease
in
Emma
- To Isabella, the relief of such tidings was very great, and they were scarcely less acceptable to Emma on her father's account, who was immediately set as much at ease on the subject as his nervous constitution allowed; but the alarm that had been raised could not be appeased so as to admit of any comfort for him while he continued at Randalls.†
Chpt 1.15-16 *
- Emma saw his anxiety, and wishing to appease it, at least for the present, said, and with a sincerity which no one could question— "She is a sort of elegant creature that one cannot keep one's eyes from.†
Chpt 2.3-4
- But I want to set your heart at ease as to Mrs. S.—_My_ representation, you see, has quite appeased her.†
Chpt 3.15-16
Definition:
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(appease) satisfy or pacify (make less angry or upset) -- typically by giving something wantededitor's notes: For example, a salesperson might give a discount coupon to appease an angry customer; or you might grab a quick snack to appease your hunger.