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satisfy

Pronunciation: /ˈsatɪsfʌɪ/

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Definition of satisfy

verb (satisfies, satisfying, satisfied)

[with object]
  • 1meet the expectations, needs, or desires of (someone):I have never been satisfied with my job
  • fulfil (a desire or need):social services is trying to satisfy the needs of so many different groups
  • adequately meet or comply with (a condition, obligation, or demand):the whole team is working flat out to satisfy demand
  • pay off (a debt or creditor):there was insufficient collateral to satisfy the loan
  • 2provide (someone) with adequate or convincing information or proof about something: [with object and clause]:people need to be satisfied that the environmental assessments are accurate the chief engineer satisfied himself that it was not a weapon
  • 3 Mathematics (of a quantity) make (an equation) true.

Phrases

satisfy the examiners

British reach the standard required to pass an examination.

Derivatives

satisfiability

Pronunciation: /-əˈbɪlɪti/

noun

satisfiable

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French satisfier, formed irregularly from Latin satisfacere 'to content', from satis 'enough' + facere 'make'

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