satisfy

//ˈsætɪsfaɪ//
B2Frequency Level 8Neutral
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Verb

satisfyInfinitive
satisfyPresent tense
satisfiedPast tense
satisfiedPast participle
satisfyingPresent participle
satisfiesThird-person singular
1

to fulfill the needs, expectations, or desires of someone or something

The meal satisfied all of our guests.

2

to provide what is needed or required; to be adequate or sufficient

The meal was enough to satisfy our hunger.

3

to fulfill or meet a condition, requirement, or obligation

The applicant must satisfy all the requirements to be considered for the position.

4

to give someone enough information or proof to remove doubt or answer a question

The evidence was enough to satisfy the jury that he was innocent.