satisfy
verb
sat·is·fy ˈsa-təs-ˌfī 
satisfied; satisfying
transitive verb
1
a
: to carry out the terms of (something, such as a contract) : discharge
b
: to meet a financial obligation to
2
: to make reparation to (an injured party) : indemnify
3
a
: to make happy : please
b
: to gratify to the full : appease
4
a
: convince
b
: to put an end to (doubt or uncertainty) : dispel
5
a
: to conform to (specifications) : be adequate to (an end in view)
b
: to make true by fulfilling a condition
values that satisfy an equation
satisfy a hypothesis
intransitive verb
: to be adequate : suffice
also : please
Synonyms
- assuage
- quench
- sate
- satiate
- slake
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Nothing satisfies her so much as doing a good job. The movie's ending failed to satisfy audiences. His curiosity was satisfied by their explanation. They have satisfied themselves that the story is only a rumor.
Recent Examples on the Web In the fall, a huge batch of chili—easily made the night before—will satisfy a crowd. 
Outside Online, 9 Sep. 2022 Plenty of spooky stuff happens in The Innkeepers and the film should easily satisfy those in search of a ghost story. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2022 Even a successful test flight may not be enough to satisfy SLS's many critics who bemoan the rocket's high price tag and inefficiency. Loren Grush, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Aug. 2022 Youngkin’s response also failed to satisfy many Democratic critics, who faulted him for the delay and lack of apology. Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2022 Whether the new Biden plan will satisfy the administration's critics is unclear. Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 18 Nov. 2021 No amount of analysis will ever satisfy them because at the end of the day their objective is to stop progress. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 The hummus, rice and chicken shawarma will definitely satisfy! Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2022 Such conduct, endorsed and even encouraged by a company, can satisfy a pervasiveness requirement more easily than the casual banter of co-workers. Eugene Kontorovich, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 See More
Outside Online, 9 Sep. 2022 Plenty of spooky stuff happens in The Innkeepers and the film should easily satisfy those in search of a ghost story. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2022 Even a successful test flight may not be enough to satisfy SLS's many critics who bemoan the rocket's high price tag and inefficiency. Loren Grush, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Aug. 2022 Youngkin’s response also failed to satisfy many Democratic critics, who faulted him for the delay and lack of apology. Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2022 Whether the new Biden plan will satisfy the administration's critics is unclear. Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 18 Nov. 2021 No amount of analysis will ever satisfy them because at the end of the day their objective is to stop progress. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 The hummus, rice and chicken shawarma will definitely satisfy! Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2022 Such conduct, endorsed and even encouraged by a company, can satisfy a pervasiveness requirement more easily than the casual banter of co-workers. Eugene Kontorovich, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English satisfien, from Anglo-French satisfier, modification of Latin satisfacere, from satis enough + facere to do, make — more at sad, do
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Phrases Containing satisfy
Kids Definition
satisfy
verb
sat·is·fy ˈsa-təs-ˌfī
satisfied; satisfying
1
: to make happy or contented
Everyone was satisfied with the compromise.
2
: to meet the needs of
The meal satisfied our hunger.
3
: convince
We are satisfied the story is true.
4
: to do what has been agreed upon
The contract has been satisfied.
Legal Definition
satisfy
transitive verb
sat·is·fy
satisfied; satisfying
1
a
: to carry out the terms or obligation of (as by payment of money)
refused to satisfy the judgment against her
satisfy a condition precedent
broadly : to cause to be discharged, settled, or paid
sought to satisfy his claim against the debtor
b
: to meet an obligation to
satisfy a creditor
2
: to convince by argument or evidence
3
: to conform to
satisfy requirements
satisfies
verb
1
as in satiates
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire) the players satisfied their hunger after the game with a big pasta dinner Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- satiates
- alleviates
- slakes
- indulges
- quenches
- saturates
- sates
- assuages
- humors
- gratifies
- lightens
- relieves
- cloys
- caters (to)
- surfeits
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- stimulates
- excites
- arouses
- piques
- tantalizes
- teases
2
as in convinces
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests it took me a while to satisfy my attorney that I had good grounds for a lawsuit Synonyms & Similar Words
- convinces
- persuades
- brings
- induces
- gets
- urges
- argues
- attracts
- moves
- converts
- entices
- tempts
- seduces
- gains
- coaxes
- prompts
- brings around
- prevails (on or upon)
- interests
- exhorts
- sells
- beguiles
- talks (into)
- allures
- entreats
- cajoles
- lures
- influences
- discusses
- wins (over)
- wheedles
- sways
- draws
- leads on
- overpersuades
- brainwashes
- blandishes
- disputes
- inclines
- converses
- fast-talks
- blarneys
- snows
- moots
- debates
- chews over
- hashes (over)
- reasons (with)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- deters
- discourages
- dissuades
- unsells
3
as in fulfills
to do what is required by the terms of the contractor had clearly failed to satisfy the terms of the agreement Synonyms & Similar Words
- fulfills
- fulfils
- keeps
- completes
- meets
- fills
- finalizes
- answers
- redeems
- makes good
- accomplishes
- abides by
- achieves
- concludes
- perfects
- executes
- complies (with)
- consummates
- makes good on
- finishes
- effects
- makes
- performs
- brings about
- carries out
- commits
- brings off
- discharges
- compasses
- follows through (with)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- violates
- breaks
- transgresses
- breaches
- ignores
- defaults (on)
- disregards
- neglects
- forgets
- overlooks
- passes over
- slights
- overpasses
4
as in pleases
to give satisfaction to a hot dinner and a relaxing massage never fails to satisfy her after a long week at work Synonyms & Similar Words
- pleases
- delights
- warms
- gratifies
- amuses
- suits
- feasts
- appeases
- tickles
- thrills
- entertains
- contents
- pleasures
- gladdens
- soothes
- rejoices
- satiates
- excites
- placates
- glads
- calms
- agrees (with)
- quenches
- gases
- comforts
- gasses
- pacifies
- sates
- titillates
- captivates
- mollifies
- assuages
- galvanizes
- charms
- indulges
- treats
- diverts
- humors
- pampers
- mollycoddles
- spoils
- coddles
- caters (to)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- aggravates
- displeases
- irritates
- bothers
- gets
- annoys
- irks
- exasperates
- piques
- perturbs
- crosses
- vexes
- provokes
- infuriates
- enrages
- inflames
- chafes
- rouses
- angers
- disturbs
- riles
- grates
- rankles
- bugs
- outrages
- ruffles
- upsets
- maddens
- puts out
- roils
- offends
- distresses
- agitates
- galls
- nettles
- enflames
- incenses
- harasses
- frets
- steams up
- peeves
- pesters
- harries
- affronts
- insults
5
as in compensates
to provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury the owners of the restaurant were generously satisfied for any business lost during the filming Synonyms & Similar Words
- compensates
- reimburses
- pays
- repays
- indemnifies
- requites
- remunerates
- recompenses
- recoups
- remedies
- refunds
- repairs
- redresses
- discharges
- quits