satisfy

Meaning

Verb

  • To do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of.
  • To cause (a sentence) to be true when the sentence is interpreted in one's universe.
  • To convince by ascertaining; to free from doubt.
  • To pay to the extent of what is claimed or due.
  • To answer or discharge (a claim, debt, legal demand, etc.); to give compensation for.

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Origin

  • From Middle English satisfyen, satisfien, from Old French satisfiier, satisfier (also Old French satisfaire), from Latin satisfacere, present active infinitive of satisfaciĊ, from satis + faciĊ.

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