Main Entry: sat·is·fy

Pronunciation: \ˈsa-təs-ˌfī\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): sat·is·fied; sat·is·fy·ing

Etymology: Middle English satisfien, from Anglo-French satisfier, modification of Latin satisfacere, from satis enough + facere to do, make — more at sad, do

Date: 15th century

transitive verb 1 a : to carry out the terms of (as a contract) : discharge b : to meet a financial obligation to
2 : to make reparation to (an injured party) : indemnify
3 a : to make happy : please b : to gratify to the full : appease
4 a : convince b : to put an end to (doubt or uncertainty) : dispel
5 a : to conform to (as specifications) : be adequate to (an end in view) b : to make true by fulfilling a condition <values that satisfy an equation> <satisfy a hypothesis>intransitive verb : to be adequate : suffice; also : please

synonyms see pay

— sat·is·fy·ing·ly \-iŋ-lē\ adverb