satisfy
verb
sat·is·fy
ˈsa-təs-ˌfī 
satisfied; satisfying
1
a
: 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
5
a
: 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
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Profits weren’t satisfying investors, and the prospect of a writers’ strike loomed.
—
Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
What that means: plates of directly satisfying crudo, with heat from Fresno chiles and sweet-bitter limequat juice forming splotches in a pool of olive oil.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Paired with the 14 different learning cards, this tummy time play gym will satisfy all your baby’s developmental needs while also keeping them occupied with ease.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 6 Apr. 2024
The all-day restaurant, Le Crocodile, serves fresh-baked pastries at breakfast, salads and sandwiches during lunch, and satisfying dinners like roast chicken.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024
But studying how creatures respond to totality does satisfy a distinct curiosity for eclipse viewers.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
But this approach will satisfy neither Israelis nor Palestinians.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 5 Apr. 2024
With a refined broad-spectrum product that’s totally THC-free, Penguin completes the trifecta by also creating a unique assortment of flavors that will satisfy anyone’s taste buds.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
In addition to a comfortable ski band design and satisfying 40mm drivers, the headset connects to a base station with line-in and two USB ports for use with a PC and the Nintendo Switch.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 28 Mar. 2024
Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
What that means: plates of directly satisfying crudo, with heat from Fresno chiles and sweet-bitter limequat juice forming splotches in a pool of olive oil.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Paired with the 14 different learning cards, this tummy time play gym will satisfy all your baby’s developmental needs while also keeping them occupied with ease.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 6 Apr. 2024
The all-day restaurant, Le Crocodile, serves fresh-baked pastries at breakfast, salads and sandwiches during lunch, and satisfying dinners like roast chicken.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024
But studying how creatures respond to totality does satisfy a distinct curiosity for eclipse viewers.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
But this approach will satisfy neither Israelis nor Palestinians.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 5 Apr. 2024
With a refined broad-spectrum product that’s totally THC-free, Penguin completes the trifecta by also creating a unique assortment of flavors that will satisfy anyone’s taste buds.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
In addition to a comfortable ski band design and satisfying 40mm drivers, the headset connects to a base station with line-in and two USB ports for use with a PC and the Nintendo Switch.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 28 Mar. 2024
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satisfy
verb
sat·is·fy
ˈsat-əs-ˌfī
satisfied; satisfying
1
: to do what has been agreed upon in
satisfy a contract
2
3
: convince
satisfied that they are innocent
4
: fulfill sense 2, meet
satisfy requirements
5
: to make true by fulfilling a condition
values that satisfy an equation
satisfiable
adjective
-ˌfī-ə-bəl
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