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   satisfy

   /ˈsatɪsfʌɪ/

   verb

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

   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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   What does satisfy mean?

   • 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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   What does it mean to satisfy a need?

   • 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.

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   What does the verb 'satisfy' mean?

   • The verb 'satisfy' means to discharge fully, comply with, make amends, or make reparation as it originated from the Latin term 'satisfacere'. It also signifies 'fulfilling a desire' or 'satiating a hunger or thirst'. The word 'satisfy' first appeared in English around early 15th century with the meaning 'to appease' or 'assuage'.

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   What does dissatisfy mean?

   • Dissatisfy combines dis-, "do the opposite of," with satisfy, from its Latin root satisfacere, "discharge fully" or "do enough." "Dissatisfy."

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   What does satisfazer mean?

   • satisfazer, atender, saciar… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! SATISFY meaning: 1. to please someone by giving them what they want or need: 2. to have or provide something that…. Learn more.

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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 somebody of something People need to be satisfied of the need for a new system. satisfy somebody/yourself (that)… Once I had satisfied myself (that) it was the right decision, we went ahead.

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   Learn the meaning of satisfy as a verb, with synonyms, translations and usage examples. Satisfy means to please someone by giving them what they want or need, or to have or provide something that is needed or wanted.