satisfy
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/
Forms: satisfies
satisfy means: To give someone what they need or want.
verb
MEET NEEDSB1
To give someone what they need or want.
- We try to satisfy every customer.
- The answer satisfied her parents.
- Will this arrangement satisfy everyone?
FULFIL REQUIREMENTB2
To provide enough to meet a need, wish, or rule.
- The soup satisfied my hunger.
- Does the building satisfy safety requirements?
- Her account satisfied my curiosity.
BE ENOUGHC1
To be enough to make someone feel they need nothing more.
- A brief answer will satisfy.
- A small meal satisfied for now.
- Promises alone will not satisfy.
Questions about satisfy
What does satisfy mean?
To give someone what they need or want.
What is satisfy in other languages?
Türkçe: memnun etmek · Español: satisfacer · Français: satisfaire · Deutsch: zufriedenstellen · Italiano: soddisfare · 日本語: 満足させる
How do you pronounce satisfy?
It is pronounced /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/.
How do you use satisfy in a sentence?
We try to satisfy every customer. The answer satisfied her parents.
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