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verb (used with object)
1.
to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to: The hearty meal satisfied him.
2.
to put an end to (a desire, want, need, etc.) by sufficient or ample provision: The hearty meal satisfied his hunger.
3.
to give assurance to; convince: to satisfy oneself by investigation.
4.
to answer sufficiently, as an objection.
5.
EXPANDto solve or dispel, as a doubt.
6.
to discharge fully (a debt, obligation, etc.).
7.
to make reparation to or for: to satisfy an offended person; to satisfy a wrong.
8.
to pay (a creditor).
9.
COLLAPSEMathematics.
a.
to fulfill the requirements or conditions of: to satisfy a theorem.
b.
(of a value of an unknown) to change (an equation) into an identity when substituted for the unknown: x = 2 satisfies 3x = 6.
verb (used without object)
10.
to give satisfaction.
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Satisfy
is always a great word to know.
So is coefficient. Does it mean:
| a number or quantity placed before and multiplying another quantity, such as 3 in the expression 3x |
| one of the positive or negative numbers 1, 2, 3, or zero |
Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English satisfien < Middle French satisfier < Vulgar Latin *satisficāre (for Latin satisfacere to do enough; see satisfaction); see -fy
1400–50; late Middle English satisfien < Middle French satisfier < Vulgar Latin *satisficāre (for Latin satisfacere to do enough; see satisfaction); see -fy
Related forms
sat·is·fi·a·ble, adjective
sat·is·fi·er, noun
sat·is·fy·ing·ly, adverb
sat·is·fy·ing·ness, noun
non·sat·is·fy·ing, adjective
EXPANDout·sat·is·fy, verb (used with object), out·sat·is·fied, out·sat·is·fy·ing.
pre·sat·is·fy, verb (used with object), pre·sat·is·fied, pre·sat·is·fy·ing.
su·per·sat·is·fy, verb (used with object), su·per·sat·is·fied, su·per·sat·is·fy·ing.
un·sat·is·fi·a·ble, adjective
COLLAPSESynonyms
1. gratify, appease, pacify, please. Satisfy, content refer to meeting one's desires or wishes. To satisfy is to meet to the full one's wants, expectations, etc.: to satisfy a desire to travel. To content is to give enough to keep one from being disposed to find fault or complain: to content oneself with a moderate meal. 3. persuade.
1. gratify, appease, pacify, please. Satisfy, content refer to meeting one's desires or wishes. To satisfy is to meet to the full one's wants, expectations, etc.: to satisfy a desire to travel. To content is to give enough to keep one from being disposed to find fault or complain: to content oneself with a moderate meal. 3. persuade.
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Example Sentences
- For the radical green environmentalists, this will hardly satisfy their concerns.
- If for any reason your purchase does not satisfy you, simply return the item for a prompt full refund or exchange.
- Fanciers of authentic chocolate will always know where to go to satisfy their cravings, although at rising prices, no doubt.
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Word Origin & History
satisfy
early 15c., from M.Fr. satisfier, from O.Fr. satisfaire, from L. satisfacere "discharge fully, comply with, make amends," lit. "do enough," from satis "enough" (from PIE base *sa- "to satisfy;" see sad) + facere "perform" (see factitious).
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