Satisfy Definition
sătĭs-fī
satisfied, satisfies, satisfying
verb
satisfied, satisfies, satisfying
To fulfill the needs, expectations, wishes, or desires of (someone); content; gratify.
Webster's New World
To fulfill or answer the requirements or conditions of (something)
Webster's New World
To free from doubt or anxiety; convince.
Webster's New World
To comply with (rules, standards, or obligations)
Webster's New World
To answer (a doubt, objection, etc.) adequately or convincingly; solve.
Webster's New World
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Antonyms:
- fail
- frustrate
- dissuade
- dissatisfy
- fall short of
- leave open
- fail to do
- neglect
- disappoint
- upset
- anger
- discontent
Origin of Satisfy
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Middle English satisfien from Old French satisfier from Latin satisfacere satis sufficient sā- in Indo-European roots facere to make dhē- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Latin satisfacere, present active infinitive of satisfaciō, from satis (“enough, sufficient") + faciō (“make, do")
From Wiktionary
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