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   Sat·is·fy

   /ˈsadəsˌfī/

   

   verb

   • 1. meet the expectations, needs, or desires of (someone): "I have never been satisfied with my job" Similar pleasecontentmake happyOpposite dissatisfyfrustrate
   • ▪ fulfill (a desire or need): "social services is trying to satisfy the needs of so many different groups" Similar fulfillgratifymeetfillserveprovide forsupplyindulgecater topander toappeaseassuagequenchslakesatiatesatetake the edge offrare:satisficeOpposite frustrate
   • ▪ provide (someone) with adequate information or proof so that they are convinced about something: "people need to be satisfied that the environmental assessments are accurate" Similar convincepersuadeassuremake certainreassureput someone's mind at restdispel someone's doubts
   • ▪ adequately meet or comply with (a condition, obligation, or demand): "the whole team is working to satisfy demand" Similar comply withmeetfulfillanswerconform tomatch up tomeasure up tocome up tosufficebe good enoughfit/fill the billperfectinformal:make the gradecut the mustard
   • ▪ (of a quantity) make (an equation) true.
   • ▪ pay off (a debt or creditor): "there was insufficient collateral to satisfy the loan" Similar repaypaypay offpay in fullsettlemake gooddischargesquareliquidateclear

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French satisfier, formed irregularly from Latin satisfacere ‘to content’, from satis ‘enough’ + facere ‘make’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. satisfiability noun
   • 2. satisfiable adjective

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   The meaning of SATISFY is to carry out the terms of (something, such as a contract) : discharge. How to use satisfy in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Satisfy.

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   To satisfy is to fulfill or meet a want, need, requirement, or expectation. A brilliant paper on Edgar Allan Poe might satisfy a literature class requirement, and a candy bar might satisfy a craving for chocolate.

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   Satisfy definition: to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to. See examples of SATISFY used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSATISFY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SATISFY definition: 1. to please someone by giving them what they want or need: 2. to have or provide something that…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSATISFY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   To satisfy someone that something is true or has been done properly means to convince them by giving them more information or by showing them what has been done. He has to satisfy the environmental lobby that real progress will be made to cut emissions.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › satisfySatisfy - definition of satisfy by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To fulfill the need, desire, or expectation of: Were you satisfied with the hotel's service? 2. To fulfill (a need or desire): The cold drink satisfied my thirst. 3. a. To free from doubt or question; convince: His explanation satisfied the authorities. b. To provide sufficient explanation to dispel or answer (a doubt or question). 4.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySATISFY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to please someone by giving the person something that is wanted or needed, or to make someone feel pleased because a particular desired result has happened: Giving the baby her bottle seemed to satisfy her, and she stopped crying. I am not really satisfied with the job you did.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsatisfy verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   satisfy something to provide what is wanted, needed or asked for. The food wasn't enough to satisfy his hunger. to satisfy somebody’s curiosity. The education system must satisfy the needs of all children. We cannot satisfy demand for the product. to satisfy a requirement/condition/criterion.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › satisfysatisfy | meaning of satisfy in Longman Dictionary of...

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    satisfy meaning, definition, what is satisfy: to make someone feel pleased by doing wh...: Learn more.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSATISFY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    SATISFY definition: 1. to please someone by giving them what they want or need: 2. to have or provide something that…. Learn more.