Satisfy (verb)

  1. To meet the needs or expectations of (someone); give pleasure or contentment to.
  2. To pay off (a debt).
  3. To meet the requirements of (a condition or need).
  4. To carry out (a duty or obligation).
  5. To reach or arrive at a decision or conclusion.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "make content, pacify"): from old french satisfaire, from latin satisfacere, from satis "enough" + facere "do".

Examples:

  1. I was looking for a way to satisfy my sweet tooth.
  2. The company satisfied all its debts in time.
  3. The new law is designed to satisfy the needs of the disabled.
  4. She felt a duty to satisfy her mother's last wishes.
  5. After much debate, the committee finally satisfied on a course of action.
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