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Meaning of 'satisfy' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Satisfy [ a.]
- In general, to fill up the measure of a want of (a person or a thing); hence, to grafity fully the desire of; to make content; to supply to the full, or so far as to give contentment with what is wished for.
- To pay to the extent of claims or deserts; to give what is due to; as, to satisfy a creditor.
- To answer or discharge, as a claim, debt, legal demand, or the like; to give compensation for; to pay off; to requite; as, to satisfy a claim or an execution.
- To free from doubt, suspense, or uncertainty; to give assurance to; to set at rest the mind of; to convince; as, to satisfy one's self by inquiry.
2 . Satisfy [ v. i.]
- To give satisfaction; to afford gratification; to leave nothing to be desired.
- To make payment or atonement; to atone.

Meaning of 'satisfy' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . satisfy [ v]
Meaning (1):
- fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction
Example in sentence:
  • does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?;
  • meet a need;
  • This job doesn't match my dreams

Nearby Words:

sat satan satanic satanical satanism satanist satanophany satchel sate sated

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