Satisfy by Meaning in English
expression
ˈsætəsˌfaɪ/, /ˈsætɪsˌfaɪ/ /ˈbaɪ
SAT-uhs-fy BYE
sˈætɪsfˌaɪ/ /bˈaɪ
SAT-is-fy BYE
Definition
To feel pleased or fulfilled because of something; used to explain what causes someone's satisfaction.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or neutral. Common with passive forms: 'He is satisfied by...' or 'She was satisfied by...'. Usually refers to the thing or action causing satisfaction. Do not confuse with 'satisfy with' (less common, different structure).
Spanish: satisfacer por - estar satisfecho porPortuguese (BR): satisfazer por - estar satisfeito porPortuguese (PT): satisfazer por - estar satisfeito porChinese (Simplified): 通过...感到满足 - 因...而满足Chinese (Traditional): 透過...感到滿足 - 因...而滿足Hindi: द्वारा संतुष्ट होनाArabic: راضٍ بـ - يشعر بالرضا عنBengali: দ্বারা সন্তুষ্ট - দ্বারা তুষ্টRussian: удовлетворён (кем-либо/чем-либо) - удовлетворяется (чем-либо)Japanese: 〜によって満足するVietnamese: được làm hài lòng bởi - cảm thấy hài lòng bởiKorean: ~에 의해 만족하다Turkish: ~ tarafından tatmin edilmekUrdu: سے مطمئن ہوناIndonesian: puas oleh - merasa puas oleh
Example Sentences
She is satisfied by her job.
basic
He was satisfied by the results of the test.
basic
We are satisfied by your explanation.
basic
The audience was truly satisfied by the performance.
natural
Many people are not easily satisfied by simple answers.
natural
I'm not satisfied by excuses; I want real solutions.
natural