transitive verb satisfied -·fied′, satisfying -·fy′·ing

1. to fulfill the needs, expectations, wishes, or desires of (someone); content; gratify
2. to fulfill or answer the requirements or conditions of (something)
3. to comply with (rules, standards, or obligations)
4. 1. to free from doubt or anxiety; convince
   2. to answer (a doubt, objection, etc.) adequately or convincingly; solve
5. 1. to give what is due to
   2. to discharge (an obligation, debt, etc.); settle in full
6. to make reparation to or for

Etymology: ME satisfyen < OFr satisfier < L satisfacere < satis, enough (see sad) + facere, to make (see do)

intransitive verb