satisfy
Translation
to satisfy, to fulfill, to meet
Examples
The meal didn't satisfy my hunger.
The meal didn't satisfy my hunger.
You must satisfy the entry requirements.
You must satisfy the entry requirements.
He couldn't satisfy her that he was telling the truth.
He couldn't satisfy her that he was telling the truth.
Grammar Patterns
to satisfy ((sb./sth.)) to please someone or fulfill a need The new policy satisfied most employees.
to satisfy ((a condition/requirement)) to meet a standard You must satisfy the conditions of the contract.
to satisfy ((sb.)) ((that...)) to convince someone of something She satisfied the jury that she was innocent.
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Etymology
From Latin 'satis' (enough) + 'facere' (to make/do). 'To make enough'.
Memory Tips
To 'satisfy' someone is to give them a 'satis'-factory result, making them feel they have 'enough'.