Satisfy

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

Origin

From Latin satisfacere, present active infinitive of satisfaciō, from satis ("enough, sufficient") + faciō ("make, do")

Full definition of satisfy

Verb

1. To do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of.I'm not satisfied with the quality of the food here.
• MiltonDeath shall ... with us two
  Be forced to satisfy his ravenous maw.
2. To cause (a sentence) to be true when the sentence is interpreted in one's universe.The complex numbers satisfy $\backslash exists\; x:x^2+1=0$.
3. (dated, literary) To convince by ascertaining; to free from doubt.
• AtterburyThe standing evidences of the truth of the gospel are in themselves most firm, solid, and satisfying.
• 1851, Herman Melville, ,I was resolved to satisfy myself whether this ragged Elijah was really dogging us or not, and with that intent crossed the way with Queequeg, and on that side of it retraced our steps.
4. To pay to the extent of what is claimed or due.to satisfy a creditor
5. To answer or discharge (a claim, debt, legal demand, etc.); to give compensation for.to satisfy a claim or an execution

Antonyms

• (meet needs, fulfill) disappoint
• dissatisfy

Related terms

• satisfaction
• satisfactory
• satisfice
• satiate
• satiation
• satiety