satisfy a craving; fulfill a longing
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to satisfy a craving for food; to have a satisfying meal
informalMost often refers to eating a specific food one has been craving. Can also be used metaphorically.
I haven't had hotpot for a long time; today I finally satisfied my craving.
This meal of steamed buns really hit the spot.
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After his business trip, the first thing he did was go eat a bowl of his hometown's beef noodles to satisfy his craving.
Always keep some snacks in the fridge; it's very convenient when you want to satisfy a craving.
verb
to fulfill a desire; to satisfy a longing (metaphorical)
informalUsed beyond food, for things like watching a movie one has been waiting for, buying something desired, or achieving a long-held goal.
Finally buying that out-of-print book really satisfied my great longing.
Watching this long-awaited movie also satisfied a visual craving.
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Although this trip was short, it was enough to satisfy the longing for the sea.