Pronunciation

/səˈfaɪər/

Definitions

• Verb: (v) To fulfill or meet a need, desire, or requirement; to give satisfaction or contentment. For example: “The meal satisfied her hunger.”
• Noun: The act of satisfying, fulfillment, or contentment. For example: “His achievement brought a sense of satisfaction.”

Phrases

• “Satisfy one’s needs” means to fulfill the requirements or desires of a person.
• “Satisfied customer” refers to a person who is happy with a product or service.
• “Satisfactory results” indicate that something meets the desired level of quality or performance.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “Her hard work resulted in a satisfactory grade on the exam.”
• Noun: “After a long day, she just wanted to go home and relax, feeling satisfied.”
• Adjective: “The garden was a visual delight, providing ample satisfaction to the gardener.”

Synonyms

• Fulfill
• Gratify
• Satisfy one’s appetite
• Content
• Pleasing
• Convincing

Antonyms

• Disappoint
• Frustrate
• Dissatisfy
• Unfulfill
• Dismay

Usage Notes

• “Satisfy” can also be used in the passive voice, e.g., “Her needs were satisfied by the generous donation.”
• It can be extended to abstract concepts like emotional or intellectual fulfillment, such as “The book satisfied his thirst for knowledge.”