satisfy

/'sætisfai/
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satisfy

The chef tastes the soup to satisfy himself it is perfect.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To fulfill a need or desire: To provide what is wanted or required, making someone content.
    • To make someone pleased or contented: To meet someone's expectations or wishes, resulting in happiness.
    • To meet a standard or requirement: To be adequate or sufficient for a particular condition, rule, or expectation.
    • To convince or provide proof: To remove doubt by giving sufficient information or evidence.
Usage Examples
  • Verb:
    • A good meal can satisfy your hunger. (This shows fulfilling a physical need.)
    • The company's response did not satisfy the angry customers. (This shows failing to meet expectations.)
    • Your qualifications must satisfy the entry requirements for the university. (This shows meeting a formal condition.)
    • The evidence presented should satisfy the court of his innocence. (This shows providing convincing proof.)
Advanced Usage
  • "To satisfy oneself that...": To investigate or check something until one is convinced.
    • He satisfied himself that the door was locked before leaving.
  • In mathematics/logic: To make an equation true or a condition hold.
    • The value x=2 satisfies the equation x + 3 = 5.
Variants and Related Words
  • Satisfaction (n): The feeling of pleasure or fulfillment.
    • She felt great satisfaction after completing the project.
  • Satisfactory (adj): Adequate or acceptable, meeting requirements.
    • His work performance was satisfactory.
  • Satisfying (adj): Giving a feeling of pleasure or fulfillment.
    • Baking bread is a very satisfying activity.
  • Dissatisfy (v): To fail to satisfy; to make discontented.
    • Poor service will dissatisfy clients.
Synonyms
  • Fulfill: To bring to completion or reality.
  • Gratify: To give pleasure or satisfaction.
  • Meet: To fulfill or comply with.
  • Content: To make someone feel happy and at ease.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions
  • Satisfy with: To provide something that makes someone content. (Note: Often used in passive voice or as an adjective).
    • He is satisfied with the results.
    • They satisfied the client with a detailed report.
Related Idioms
  • "To satisfy the criteria": To meet all the necessary standards or conditions.
    • Only applicants who satisfy all the criteria will be interviewed.
  • "A satisfied customer": A customer whose expectations have been met, often used in business contexts.
    • Our goal is to create a satisfied customer who will return.
satisfy

The chef tastes the soup to satisfy himself it is perfect.

Verb
  1. fill or meet a want or need
  2. make happy or satisfied
  3. meet the requirements or expectations of

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