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verbgeneral usecommon/kõtẽˈtaɾ/con·ten·tar

Definition

1

To make or become content; to satisfy.

Usage examples

“The gift contented her greatly.”
“He contents himself with a simple life.”

Synonyms

satisfypleasegratify

Antonyms

displeasedissatisfydiscontent

Common combinations

to content oneself with littlehard to please

Idiomatic expressions

  • To content oneself with crumbs. (To accept very little)