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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › satisfySatisfy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : to carry out the terms of (something, such as a contract) : discharge. b. : to meet a financial obligation to. 2. : to make reparation to (an injured party) : indemnify. 3. a. : to make happy : please. b. : to gratify to the full : appease. 4. a. : convince. b. : to put an end to (doubt or uncertainty) : dispel. 5.

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

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   to have or provide something that is needed or wanted: She satisfies all the requirements for the job. See more. Fewer examples. The dispute was settled by an agreement that satisfied both sides. She satisfies all the requirements for the job. The candidates listed below have failed to satisfy the examiners.

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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. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › satisfySatisfy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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. Since there are so many things we need and want, there are lots of ways to satisfy us. Eating a sandwich will satisfy your hunger.

6. 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

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

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   4 days ago · satisfy, content refer to meeting one’s desires or wishes. to satisfy is to meet to the full one’s wants, expectations, etc.: to satisfy a desire to travel. to content is to give enough to keep one from being disposed to find fault or complain: to content oneself with a moderate meal.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › satisfySATISFY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to have or provide something that is needed or wanted: She satisfies all the requirements for the job. satisfy sb that. to make someone believe that something is true: I satisfied myself that I had locked the door. (Definition of satisfy from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of satisfy.