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Synonyms & Similar Words
fulfill
meet
gratify
please
content
delight
appease
pacify
placate
calm
soothe
assuage
allay
alleviate
mitigate
relieve
indulge
cater
accommodate
comply
conform
obligate
pledge
bind
vow
promise
assure
ensure
guarantee
satisfy
suffice
satiate
slake
quench
fill
furnish
provide
supply
measure
match
equal
rival
surpass
excel
exceed
Meaning of Satisfy
The primary meaning of the word "satisfy" is to meet the needs, desires, or expectations of someone or something.
Definitions
- To meet the needs, desires, or expectations of someone or something
- * To fulfill a requirement or condition
- * To give someone a feeling of pleasure or contentment
- * To convince someone of the truth or validity of something
Etymology of Satisfy
The word "satisfy" originates from the Latin words "satis" meaning "enough" and "facere" meaning "to do" or "to make"
The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially meaning "to pay or compensate" and later evolving to its current meanings
Example Uses
- The new policy aims to satisfy the demands of the striking workers
- * The delicious meal satisfied my hunger
- * The evidence satisfied the jury that the defendant was guilty
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
disappoint
frustrate
dissatisfy
disillusion
disenchant
displease
annoy
irritate
infuriate
exasperate
aggravate
provoke
antagonize
oppose
contradict
deny
refute
reject
dismiss
ignore
neglect
overlook
slight
snub
rebuff
repel
repulse
deter
discourage
dishearten