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satisfy

 

[ หˆsรฆt.ษชs.faษช ]

Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น satisfazer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคคเฅเคทเฅเคŸ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช befriedigen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memuaskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะดะพะฒะพะปัŒะฝะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zadowoliฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆบ€ใŸใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท satisfaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ satisfacer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tatmin etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งŒ์กฑ์‹œํ‚ค๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฑุถุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uspokojit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uspokojiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆปก่ถณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zadovoljiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppfylla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฝะฐา“ะฐั‚ั‚ะฐะฝะดั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒ›แƒแƒงแƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qane etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

See also: disatisfaction, dissatisfaction, dissatisfied, dissatisfiedly, dissatisfy, dissatisfying, insatisfactory, satisfaction, satisfactorily, satisfactoriness, satisfactory, satisfied, satisfying, satisfyingly, unsatisfactorily, unsatisfactory, unsatisfying.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,055, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.