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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

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. 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.

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

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   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.

6. 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.

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

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

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

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   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. To meet or be sufficient for (a requirement); conform to the requirements of (a standard, for example): Only two people satisfied the researcher's profile for the study. 5. a.