satisfy (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

Definition

To make someone pleased by giving them what they want or need.

Examples

• This new phone should satisfy your needs.

• The teacher was happy to satisfy the students' questions.

• We tried to satisfy the customer's request.

How to Use satisfy

satisfy someone (prepositional phrase)

To make a person happy or pleased. — "The good news will satisfy her parents."

satisfy [a requirement/need/condition] (collocation)

To meet or fulfill a specific requirement, need, or condition. — "We need to satisfy the conditions of the contract."

Synonyms of satisfy

Words with a similar meaning to satisfy:

• please
• fulfill
• content
• gratify

Antonyms of satisfy

Words with the opposite meaning to satisfy:

• disappoint
• frustrate

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