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satisfy
What does satisfy mean?
satisfy (verb): to meet the needs of, to fulfill the wishes or requirements of.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use satisfy in a sentence?
- The final rehearsal of the day seemed to satisfy the director. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce satisfy?
/ˈsætəsˌfaɪ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does satisfy come from?
From Middle English satisfyen, satisfien, from Old French satisfiier, satisfier (also Old French satisfaire).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of satisfy?
Words related to satisfy
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “satisfy” mean?
to meet the needs of, to fulfill the wishes or requirements of
Right! That's what “satisfy” means.
to have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own
Not quite: that's what possess means.
to cease to have (something) in one's possession or capability
Not quite: that's what lose means.
to brusquely force something into a space; to cram, to squeeze
Not quite: that's what jam means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “satisfy”?
believe
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welcome
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fulfill
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include
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