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 satisfy satisfy /ˈsætɪsˌfaɪ/

verb

  1. () Meet the requirements or expectations of  ( fulfil [Canadian, British] , fulfill [ N. American] , live up to , satisfy )
    meet the requirements or expectations of
      His dream of becoming an astronaut was fulfilled when he went to space.
    His dream of becoming an astronaut was fulfilled when he went to space.
  2. () Fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction  ( conform to , fit , fulfil , fill , fulfill , meet , satisfy )
    fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction
     Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?
    does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?
     This job doesn't match my dreams
    This job doesn't match my dreams
     Meet a need
    meet a need
  3. () Make happy or satisfied  ( gratify , satisfy )
    make happy or satisfied
      It gratifies me to see my students succeed and excel in their studies.
    It gratifies me to see my students succeed and excel in their studies.