/ˈsætɪfaɪ/ SAT-is-fy

Definitions

1. verb

to meet a need or desire; to fulfill or gratify a want

“I’m starving; can you satisfy my hunger with some food?”

2. verb

to be sufficient or adequate to meet a need or requirement

“This amount of food will satisfy four people.”

3. noun

a feeling of satisfaction or happiness

“The joy and satisfaction she felt after completing the marathon was overwhelming.”

4. noun

a quantity or amount of something that is sufficient or adequate

“We need a small amount of money to satisfy the minimum balance requirement.”