v. Function: 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 FF1C; strove to satisfy his lust for money and power FF1E;
Synonyms: appease, content, gratify; compare SATIATE
Related Words: gladden, humor, indulge, please; sate, satiate; pacify, placate
Contrasted Words: tantalize, tease; excite, pique, provoke, stimulate; arouse
4
Synonyms: ASSURE 2, convince, persuade
Related Words: induce, inveigle, win (over)
5 measure up to a set of criteria or requirements FF1C; courses taken to satisfy requirements for graduation FF1E;
Synonyms: answer, fill, fulfill, meet
Related Words: comply (with), conform (to), serve; do, suffice
Idioms: fill the bill, make good