Satisfy: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when a need, desire, or demand is met adequately. Often used in customer service, hunger, or curiosity.

• The solution was able to satisfy all the client's requirements.
• Eating the sandwich finally satisfied my hunger.

Used when completing a duty, promise, or requirement. Often seen in formal settings or obligations.

• It's important to fulfill your promises to others.
• She fulfilled her role in the project successfully.

Used when making someone happy or satisfied. Usually involves doing something to make another person feel good.

• He did everything he could to please his parents.
• It pleases me to see you so happy.

Used when giving someone pleasure or satisfaction by fulfilling their desires or needs. Often has a connotation of indulgence.

• His compliment gratified her enormously.
• The gift was meant to gratify his wish for something unique.

Used to describe a state of peaceful happiness or satisfaction, often without needing anything more.

• She felt content after spending the evening with her friends.
• I am content with my current job and don't plan to change.

Use this word to express the act of meeting needs, desires, or requirements. It is often a more general term.

• The meal was enough to satisfy my hunger.
• She was satisfied with the final results of her project.

This word is commonly used in contexts where a person completes a goal, duty, or promise.

• He fulfilled his dream of becoming a doctor.
• They fulfilled their obligations to the contract.

This word is specific to satisfying thirst or extinguishing something, often related to liquids.

• She drank water to quench her thirst.
• The firefighters managed to quench the fire.

Used to describe something being completely satisfied, often to the point of excess. It can have a slightly negative connotation.

• The lavish meal left him completely satiated.
• She felt satiated after binge-watching her favorite TV series.

Gratify is used when indulging or giving pleasure to someone. It often implies personal satisfaction.

• The compliment greatly gratified her.
• He was gratified by the audience's applause.

Use when talking about making someone pleased or happy, or meeting a requirement or condition in a general sense.

• She wants to satisfy her curiosity
• This new policy will satisfy the company's needs

Use when completing a task or meeting a promise, duty, or expectation.

• She fulfilled her dream of becoming a doctor
• He always fulfills his promises

Use when referring to releasing someone from a duty, position, or hospital, or letting a substance out, e.g., liquid, gas, or electricity.

• He was discharged from the hospital yesterday
• They needed to discharge their military duties

Use when encountering someone or something, or achieving a specified level of success or requirement.

• She will meet her friend tomorrow
• The project met all its objectives

Use when resolving a dispute or finding a permanent place to live. Can have a negative connotation when it implies accepting something less than desired.

• They finally settled their differences
• He decided to settle in a small town