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satisfy
/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/
to meet someone's needs or expectations
The new policy aims to satisfy both employees and customers.
The policy is designed to meet the needs of both groups.
general
to meet the needs, desires, or expectations of someone or something
The restaurant's menu satisfies all dietary preferences.
The menu meets the needs of people with different dietary requirements.
She tried to satisfy her curiosity by reading more books.
She wanted to meet her desire to learn more, so she read more books.
Often used with prepositions like 'with', 'by', or 'through'.
Law
formal
to fulfill a requirement or condition
The contract must satisfy all legal requirements.
The contract must meet all the necessary legal conditions.
In legal contexts, it often refers to meeting formal or contractual obligations.
Collocations
satisfy a needto meet a requirement or desiresatisfy a conditionto meet a requirement or standardsatisfy a demandto meet a request or requirement
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Prepositions
'Satisfy' is often followed by 'with', 'by', or 'through' depending on the context.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal Use
In formal contexts, 'satisfy' is often used in legal or professional settings, while in informal contexts, it can be used to describe meeting personal needs or desires.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'satisfien', from Old French 'satisfier', from Latin 'satisfacere' ('to do enough for'), from 'satis' ('enough') + 'facere' ('to do').
Usage Notes
Can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. Often followed by prepositions like 'with', 'by', or 'through'.
Word Breakdown
satis
enough
prefixfy
to make or do
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