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Satisfy: Definition, Examples, and Common Usage (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：fulfill a desire (satisfy)
satisfy
/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/
v.
To make someone feel happy or pleased because they got what they wanted or needed.
fulfill a desire
➕
/fʊlˈfɪl ə dɪˈzaɪər/
v.
To meet a need, want, or expectation, resulting in a feeling of contentment or pleasure.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Latin 'satis' (enough) + 'facere' (to do). The root conveys the idea of making something sufficient.
💡 Mnemonic
Satis-fy: 'Satis' sounds like 'said is' — once you say it's enough, you have satisfied.
📖 Example
A cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer day can really satisfy your thirst.
A cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer day can really satisfy your thirst.
🔗 Collocations
satisfy a craving – fulfill an intense desire for something, especially food or drink
satisfy one's curiosity – provide the information someone is eager to learn
satisfy the appetite – eat enough to stop feeling hungry
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
dissatisfy (v.) – To fail to meet someone's expectations or desires
🌱 Derivatives
satisfaction (n.) – The feeling of pleasure or fulfillment when a need or desire is met
satisfied (adj.) – Having had a need or desire fulfilled
satisfying (adj.) – Providing fulfillment or pleasure
📖 Cultural Story
From Latin 'satisfacere' (satis 'enough' + facere 'do'), used in ancient Roman legal contracts to indicate full payment of a debt, later evolving to any fulfillment of needs or requirements.
Meaning 2：meet a requirement (satisfy)
satisfy
/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/
v.
To be good enough or to fulfill a condition, rule, or requirement.
meet a requirement
➕
/miːt ə rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/
v.
To fulfill a condition, standard, or rule that is necessary or expected.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
To apply for this student visa, you must satisfy all the requirements listed on the official website.
To apply for this student visa, you must satisfy all the requirements listed on the official website.
🔗 Collocations
satisfy a condition – meet a necessary term or stipulation
satisfy the criteria – fulfill the set of standards used for evaluation
satisfy a deadline – complete a task within the specified time limit
🔄 Synonyms
fulfill (v.) – To carry out or comply with a requirement, promise, or expectation
meet (v.) – To come up to or satisfy a particular standard or need
comply with (v.) – To act in accordance with a rule, order, or request
🚫 Antonyms
violate (v.) – To break or act against a rule, law, or agreement
🌱 Derivatives
satisfactory (adj.) – Adequate or acceptable in meeting requirements
unsatisfied (adj.) – Not fulfilled or not having met a requirement
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