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Meaning of 'satisfy'
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. [ a.]- 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. [ v. i.]- To make payment or atonement; to atone.
Meaning of 'satisfy' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. satisfy [ v]
[ v]Meaning (1):
- fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction
- 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
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