verb
satisfy
SAT-is-fy/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/
To meet a need or requirement adequately.
The boy drinks a glass of water to satisfy his thirst.
Etymology
Satisfy literally combines “enough” with “do”: meeting a need means doing or providing enough. The same idea applies to fulfilling a desire, obeying a requirement, or meeting an expectation.
In context
we see the symbolism of the blood sacrifice that is given to propitiate the wrath of God to satisfy His justice.
More examples
- A small snack satisfies my hunger until dinner.
- Your application must satisfy all the requirements.
- The new schedule satisfies our need for more flexibility.
Forms
satisfy · satisfies · satisfied · satisfying
satisfaction noun — The fulfillment of a need or desire.
satisfactory adjective — Good enough to meet a requirement.