Satisfy

/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone or something.

The new policy aims to satisfy the demands of the employees.

To provide someone with what they want or need.

Nothing seemed to satisfy her craving for adventure.

To meet the requirements of a law or regulation.

He worked hard to satisfy all the conditions of the contract.

To bring contentment or relief to someone.

The explanation satisfied his curiosity about the topic.

To cause someone to feel pleased or fulfilled.

The team’s performance was enough to satisfy the fans.

Late Middle English: from Old French satisfaire, based on satis- 'enough' + facere 'do, make'.

satisfy one's curiosity

To provide information that answers questions.

satisfy a requirement

To meet necessary conditions or criteria.

satisfy a need

To provide what is necessary to fulfill a requirement.

satisfaction

The feeling of pleasure or contentment from having one's needs met.

dissatisfy

To not meet the needs, desires, or expectations of someone.

satisfactorily

In a satisfactory manner; in a way that fulfills requirements or expectations.

To hit the spot

That pizza really hit the spot; it satisfied my hunger.

Good enough

The results were good enough to satisfy the team.