satisfy
satisfy definition
sat·isfy (sat′is fī′)
transitive verb satisfied -·fied′, satisfying -·fy′·ing
- to fulfill the needs, expectations, wishes, or desires of (someone); content; gratify
- to fulfill or answer the requirements or conditions of (something)
- to comply with (rules, standards, or obligations)
- to free from doubt or anxiety; convince
- to answer (a doubt, objection, etc.) adequately or convincingly; solve
- to give what is due to
- to discharge (an obligation, debt, etc.); settle in full
- to make reparation to or for
Etymology: ME satisfyen < OFr satisfier < L satisfacere < satis, enough (see sad) + facere, to make (see do)
intransitive verb
to be satisfying, adequate, sufficient, etc.
Related Forms:
- satisfier sat′·is·fi′er noun
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