satisfied; satisfying
Definition of satisfy
1a : to carry out the terms of (something, such as a contract) : discharge
b : to meet a financial obligation to
2 : to make reparation to (an injured party) : indemnify
5a : to conform to (specifications) : be adequate to (an end in view)
b : to make true by fulfilling a condition
values that satisfy an equation satisfy a hypothesis
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The first known use of satisfy was in the 15th century
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