Satisfies Meaning in English
word · lemma: satisfy
ˈsætɪsˌfaɪz
SAT-iss-fyze
sˈætɪsfˌaɪz
SAT-iss-fyze
Definition
Means to make someone happy by giving them what they want or need, or to fulfill a rule, condition, or requirement.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or neutral. Common patterns include 'satisfies the requirements', 'satisfies hunger', or 'satisfies a need'. Often used for meeting conditions or rules, not just emotional happiness. Don’t confuse with 'satisfy' (the base form) or 'satisfied' (adjective).
Spanish: satisface - cumplePortuguese (BR): satisfaz - cumprePortuguese (PT): satisfaz - cumpreChinese (Simplified): 满足 - 符合Chinese (Traditional): 滿足 - 符合Hindi: संतुष्ट करता है - पूरा करता हैArabic: يُلبي - يرضيBengali: সন্তুষ্ট করে - পূর্ণ করেRussian: удовлетворяетJapanese: 満たすVietnamese: đáp ứng - làm hài lòngKorean: 충족시키다 - 만족시키다Turkish: karşılar - tatmin ederUrdu: پورا کرتا ہے - مطمئن کرتا ہےIndonesian: memenuhi - memuaskan
Example Sentences
The answer satisfies the question.
basic
She always satisfies her customers.
basic
This food satisfies my hunger.
basic
If it satisfies the rules, you can use it.
natural
Nothing satisfies him—he's always complaining.
natural
This solution satisfies all the project requirements.
natural