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satisfy
CEFRA2
/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/
verb
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To meet a need, desire, or requirement.
- 02
verb
Extra detailTo be enough (for)
Examples
He now had enough money to satisfy all his desires.
His explanation that a solution would take time didn't satisfy anyone.
At a glance
Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 3
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsTo meet the needs of, to fulfill the wishes or requirements of (someone).
To pay to the extent of what is claimed or due.
To provide what is wanted or required for (something).
More examples
In contextIt is difficult to satisfy everyone.
Even three giant helpings of turkey and ham didn't satisfy her appetite.
The final rehearsal of the day seemed to satisfy the director.
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Origin
verb
From Middle English satisfyen, satisfien, from Old French satisfiier, satisfier (also Old French satisfaire), from Latin satisfacere, from satis (“enough, sufficient”) + faciō (“to make; to do”).