satisfy
verb
sat·is·fy
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satisfied;
satisfying
Definition of satisfy
1a
: to carry out the terms of (something, such as a contract) : discharge
b
: to meet a financial obligation to
2
: to make reparation to (an injured party) : indemnify
5a
: to conform to (specifications) : be adequate to (an end in view)
b
: to make true by fulfilling a condition
values that satisfy an equation satisfy a hypothesis
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Examples of satisfy in a Sentence
Nothing satisfies her so much as doing a good job.
The movie's ending failed to satisfy audiences.
His curiosity was satisfied by their explanation.
They have satisfied themselves that the story is only a rumor.
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There's just no clean, satisfying way to do so, and therefore no perfect fashion to consider every player on his own merits. — Rob Mahoney, SI.com, "Top 100 NBA Players of 2020: Inside the Process," 9 Sep. 2019 The decision failed to satisfy democracy advocates in Hong Kong and led to the 79-day long Occupy Central protests that fall, in which demonstrators camped out on major streets in the financial district and other parts of the city. — Ken Moritsugu, Fox News, "Hong Kong police storm subway with batons as protests rage," 1 Sep. 2019 The decision failed to satisfy democracy advocates in Hong Kong and led to the 79-day long Occupy Central protests that fall, in which demonstrators camped out on major streets in the financial district and other parts of the city. — Washington Post, "Hong Kong police storm subway with batons as protests rage," 31 Aug. 2019 But now that this year’s Oscar season is upon us, the company is making a more concerted effort to satisfy its top directors and to give their movies a chance to thrive on the big screen. — David Sims, The Atlantic, "Why Big Movie Chains Won’t Show Martin Scorsese’s Netflix Epic," 28 Aug. 2019 The buttons are satisfying and sturdy, with mechanically tensioned springs underneath both the left and right buttons and separate keyplates for accuracy. — Jess Grey, WIRED, "The Best Mouse for Every Kind of Gamer," 17 Aug. 2019 Those bakers were adept at using what was seasonally copious, combining it with a few pantry ingredients for a sweet course that was satisfying and, as far as desserts go, nutritious. — Marcy Goldman, Twin Cities, "With less sugar, these cobblers, crisps and crumbles let their fruit flavors shine brighter," 15 Aug. 2019 So does Hulu's season four relaunch satisfy longtime series fans like me, and maybe you? — Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, "No marshmallows here: Veronica Mars season 4 pulls no punches," 31 July 2019 This should satisfy both sides and reduce the need for temporary holding camps. — Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, "Letters: Rounding up geese from parks — cruel or beneficial? (7/7/19)," 7 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'satisfy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for satisfy
satisfy
verb
English Language Learners Definition of satisfy
: to cause (someone) to be happy or pleased
: to provide, do, or have what is required by (someone or something)
formal
: to cause (someone) to believe that something is true
See the full definition for satisfy in the English Language Learners Dictionary
satisfy
verb
sat·is·fy
| \ ˈsa-təs-ˌfī
\
\
satisfied;
satisfying
Kids Definition of satisfy
1
: to make happy or contented
Everyone was satisfied with the compromise.
2
: to meet the needs of
The meal satisfied our hunger.
3
: convince
We are satisfied the story is true.
4
: to do what has been agreed upon
The contract has been satisfied.
satisfy
transitive verb
sat·is·fy
satisfied;
satisfying