SATISFY

[verb] [T] - to please (someone) by giving them what they want or needWhy are some people never satisfied?I offered him $10 000 to keep quiet, but that didn't satisfy him and he wanted even more.Many countries cannot satisfy the needs of (= provide what is necessary for) their people.She satisfied the court (= The court believed) that she was innocent. [+ object + that clause](formal) The authorities were satisfied of/satisfied as to (= they accepted) the seriousness of his situation.Come on, satisfy my curiosity (= tell me what I want to know), tell me when your wedding is!If you satisfy the requirements for something, you are considered suitable enough for it or you have the qualifications necessary for it.She satisfied the entrance requirements for the college and was accepted as a student.There are three main conditions you must satisfy if you wish to be a member of this club.(UK formal) To satisfy the examiners means to pass an examination.