Satisfy
(verb)
- To meet the needs or expectations of (someone); give pleasure or contentment to.
- To pay off (a debt).
- To meet the requirements of (a condition or need).
- To carry out (a duty or obligation).
- 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:
- I was looking for a way to satisfy my sweet tooth.
- The company satisfied all its debts in time.
- The new law is designed to satisfy the needs of the disabled.
- She felt a duty to satisfy her mother's last wishes.
- After much debate, the committee finally satisfied on a course of action.