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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
    • 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 certain

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

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

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › satisfySATISFY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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

    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. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsatisfy verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    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

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

    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.

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

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

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordSATISFY - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    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. 3. If you satisfy the requirements for something, you are good enough or have the right qualities to fulfil these requirements.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySATISFY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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