satisfy
word
/ˈsætəsˌfaɪ/
SAT-is-fy
/sˈætɪsfˌaɪ/
SAT-is-fy
Definition
To give someone what they want or need, or to make someone feel happy because their wishes or demands have been met.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for needs, desires, requirements, or rules ('satisfy a need', 'satisfy the requirements'). Can express emotional or practical fulfillment. Common in both formal and informal situations. Do not confuse with 'content' or 'please', which are primarily about feelings.
Spanish: satisfacerPortuguese (BR): satisfazerPortuguese (PT): satisfazerChinese (Simplified): 满足Chinese (Traditional): 滿足Hindi: संतुष्ट करनाArabic: يُرضيBengali: সন্তুষ্ট করা - পূরণ করাRussian: удовлетворятьJapanese: 満たす - 満足させるVietnamese: làm hài lòng - đáp ứngKorean: 만족시키다 - 충족하다Turkish: tatmin etmek - karşılamakUrdu: مطمعن کرنا - پورا کرناIndonesian: memuaskan - memenuhi
Example Sentences
This meal will satisfy your hunger.
basic
It’s hard to satisfy everyone at once.
natural
Did you satisfy all the requirements?
basic
Nothing seems to satisfy him.
basic
Will a cup of coffee satisfy you for now?
natural
He worked hard to satisfy his parents’ expectations.
natural