satisfy
Translation
to satisfy, to meet, to fulfil
Examples
The food satisfied my hunger.
The food satisfied my hunger.
You must satisfy the requirements for the job.
You must satisfy the requirements for the job.
His answer did not satisfy the committee.
His answer did not satisfy the committee.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to please (sb.) or provide what is wanted The new policy satisfied most employees.
((sth.)) to meet or fulfil (a requirement, need, etc.) Does this product satisfy your needs?
Similar Words
Synonyms: please, fulfil, meet; Antonyms: dissatisfy, displease
Etymology
From Latin 'satis' (enough) + 'facere' (to make). 'To make enough'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'satis-factory' - a factory that makes enough of what you need.