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satisfy

verb

sat·​is·​fy ˈsa-təs-ˌfī How to pronounce satisfy (audio)
satisfied; satisfying

transitive verb

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
3
a
: to make happy : please
b
: to gratify to the full : appease
4
a
: convince
b
: to put an end to (doubt or uncertainty) : dispel
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

intransitive verb

: to be adequate : suffice
also : please

Synonyms

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pay, compensate, remunerate, satisfy, reimburse, indemnify, repay, recompense mean to give money or its equivalent in return for something.

pay implies the discharge of an obligation incurred.

paid their bills

compensate implies a making up for services rendered.

an attorney well compensated for her services

remunerate clearly suggests paying for services rendered and may extend to payment that is generous or not contracted for.

promised to remunerate the searchers handsomely

satisfy implies paying a person what is required by law.

all creditors will be satisfied in full

reimburse implies a return of money that has been spent for another's benefit.

reimbursed employees for expenses

indemnify implies making good a loss suffered through accident, disaster, warfare.

indemnified the families of the dead miners

repay stresses paying back an equivalent in kind or amount.

repay a favor with a favor

recompense suggests due return in amends, friendly repayment, or reward.

passengers were recompensed for the delay

Example Sentences

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.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English satisfien, from Anglo-French satisfier, modification of Latin satisfacere, from satis enough + facere to do, make — more at sad, do

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

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The first known use of satisfy was in the 15th century

Phrases Containing satisfy

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