verb
satisfy
SA-tihs-feye
verb
1
To meet the needs, wishes, or requirements of someone or something.
"The snack was enough to satisfy his hunger."
"The report satisfies all the legal requirements."
2
To convince someone, by providing evidence or proof.
"She satisfied the examiner that she understood the material."
How to Use Satisfy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo give someone enough of what they need or want, or to convince them of something.
Common pairings
satisfy a need
satisfy a requirement
satisfy someone that
Word Forms
satisfied past tense, satisfies singular
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Etymology
From Latin satisfacere, combining satis ("enough") and facere ("to do" or "make") — literally "to do enough."