SATISFY


Meaning of SATISFY in English

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

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