satisfy
satisfy is a 7-letter English word with 9 senses as adjective, intransitive verb, and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: In general, to fill up the measure of a want of (a person or a thing); hence, to grafity fully the desire of; to make content; to supply to the full, or so far as to give contentment with what is wished for. Face value is 13 in Scrabble and 12 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
Definitions
- adjective. In general, to fill up the measure of a want of (a person or a thing); hence, to grafity fully the desire of; to make content; to supply to the full, or so far as to give contentment with what is wished for.
- adjective. To pay to the extent of claims or deserts; to give what is due to; as, to satisfy a creditor.
- adjective. To answer or discharge, as a claim, debt, legal demand, or the like; to give compensation for; to pay off; to requite; as, to satisfy a claim or an execution.
- adjective. To free from doubt, suspense, or uncertainty; to give assurance to; to set at rest the mind of; to convince; as, to satisfy one's self by inquiry.
- intransitive verb. To give satisfaction; to afford gratification; to leave nothing to be desired.
- intransitive verb. To make payment or atonement; to atone.
- verb. fill or meet a want or need
- verb. make happy or satisfied
- verb. meet the requirements or expectations of
Synonyms
fill, fulfil, fulfill, meet, gratify
Common word forms
satisfied, satisfier, satisfies, satisfying
Words from these letters
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