Definition of satisfy

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sat·is·fy    (sts-f) KEY 

VERB:
sat·is·fied, sat·is·fy·ing, sat·is·fies
VERB:
tr.

1. To gratify the need, desire, or expectation of.
2. To fulfill (a need or desire).
3. 1. To free from doubt or question; assure.
   2. To get rid of (a doubt or question); dispel.
4. 1. To discharge (a debt or obligation, for example) in full.
   2. To discharge an obligation to (a creditor).
5. To conform to the requirements of (a standard or rule); be sufficient to (an end).
6. To make reparation for; redress.
7. Mathematics To make the left and right sides of an equation equal after substituting equivalent quantities for the unknown variables in the equation.

VERB:
intr.

1. To be sufficient or adequate.
2. To give satisfaction.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English satisfien, from Old French satisfier, from Latin satisfacere : satis, sufficient; see s- in Indo-European roots + facere, to make; see dh- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
satis·fier(Noun), satis·fying·ly(Adverb)

SYNONYMS:
satisfy, answer, fill, fulfill, meet¹

These verbs mean to supply fully or completely: satisfied all requirements; answered our needs; fills a purpose; fulfilled their aspirations; met her obligations.