/ ˈsætɪsfaɪ; NAmE / verb ( sat·is·fies , sat·is·fy·ing , sat·is·fied , sat·is·fied )
1.
[ vn ] (not used in the progressive tenses) to make sb pleased by doing or giving them what they want :
Nothing satisfies him—he's always complaining.
The proposed plan will not satisfy everyone.
2.
[ vn ] to provide what is wanted, needed or asked for :
The food wasn't enough to satisfy his hunger .
to satisfy sb's curiosity
The education system must satisfy the needs of all children.
We cannot satisfy demand for the product.
She failed to satisfy all the requirements for entry to the college.
3.
(not used in the progressive tenses) satisfy sb (of sth) to make sb certain sth is true or has been done :
[ vn ]
Her explanation did not satisfy the teacher.
People need to be satisfied of the need for a new system.
[ vn ( that )]
Once I had satisfied myself (that) it was the right decision, we went ahead.
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Old French satisfier , formed irregularly from Latin satisfacere to content, from satis enough + facere make.