satisfy

verb
UK: /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/
US: /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

  1. To make someone pleased by giving them what they want or need.

    1. The food didn't fully satisfy me.
    2. Does this arrangement satisfy your needs, or do we need to adjust it?

  2. To fulfill a condition or requirement.

    1. You must satisfy all requirements.
    2. These measures are designed to satisfy safety regulations.

  3. To convince someone that something is true or correct.

    1. I tried to satisfy him, but I failed.
    2. Nothing could satisfy her that he was telling the truth about that night.

Synonyms

please fulfill gratify content meet convince
satisfy adjective

  1. Giving pleasure or contentment.

    1. It was a satisfying meal.
    2. Completing the project was a deeply satisfying experience for everyone involved.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "satisfy" in English means: To make someone pleased by giving them what they want or need., To fulfill a condition or requirement., To convince someone that something is true or correct..

The phonetic transcription of "satisfy" is /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ in British English and /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "satisfy": please, fulfill, gratify, content, meet, convince.

Example usage of "satisfy": "The food didn't fully satisfy me.". More examples on the page.