verb
1.
Synonyms: clear 5, clear off, discharge, liquidate, pay, pay up, quit, settle, square
2.
Synonyms: suit 6, please
3.
to satiate desires or longings
strove to satisfy his lust for money and power
Synonyms: appease, content, gratify; compare satiate
Related Word: gladden, humor, indulge, please; sate, satiate; pacify, placate
Contrasted words: tantalize, tease; excite, pique, provoke, stimulate; arouse
4.
Synonyms: assure 2, convince, persuade
Related Word: induce, inveigle, win (over)
5.
measure up to a set of criteria or requirements
courses taken to satisfy requirements for graduation
Synonyms: answer, fill, fulfill, meet
Related Word: comply (with), conform (to), serve; do, suffice
Idioms: fill the bill, make good