Satisfy: meaning, definitions and examples

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satisfy

[ ˈsæt.ɪs.faɪ ]

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in relationships

To meet the needs, desires, or expectations of someone; to make someone happy or content.

Synonyms

content, fulfill, gratify, please

Examples of usage

He always tries to satisfy his girlfriend by fulfilling her wishes.
The company aims to satisfy its customers by providing high-quality products and excellent customer service.

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in hunger

To provide with enough or more than enough of what is required or desired; to fill or meet a need, desire, or demand.

Synonyms

fulfill, gratify, quench, satiate

Examples of usage

A hearty meal will satisfy your hunger.
Eating a snack can satisfy your cravings.

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in legal terms

To discharge, settle, or pay off (a debt, obligation, etc.).

Synonyms

discharge, fulfill, meet, settle

Examples of usage

He satisfied the loan by making the final payment.
The company satisfied all legal requirements before starting the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "satisfy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 satisfazer

🇮🇳 संतुष्ट करना

🇩🇪 befriedigen

🇮🇩 memuaskan

🇺🇦 задовольнити

🇵🇱 zadowolić

🇯🇵 満たす

🇫🇷 satisfaire

🇪🇸 satisfacer

🇹🇷 tatmin etmek

🇰🇷 만족시키다

🇸🇦 إرضاء

🇨🇿 uspokojit

🇸🇰 uspokojiť

🇨🇳 满足

🇸🇮 zadovoljiti

🇮🇸 uppfylla

🇰🇿 қанағаттандыру

🇬🇪 დაკმაყოფილება

🇦🇿 qane etmək

🇲🇽 satisfacer

Word origin

The word 'satisfy' originated from the Latin word 'satisfacere', which is a combination of 'satis' (enough) and 'facere' (to make). It entered the English language in the 15th century. Over time, the word has evolved to represent the act of meeting needs or desires to bring contentment or fulfillment.