Meaning of the word satisfy in English

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satisfy

US /ˈsæt̬.ɪs.faɪ/

UK /ˈsæt.ɪs.faɪ/

meet the expectations, needs, or desires of (someone)

Example:

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The new policy aims to satisfy both employees and management.

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Nothing seems to satisfy his hunger for knowledge.

Synonym:

fulfill meet gratify quench appease

provide (someone) with enough information or proof to convince them of something

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The evidence was enough to satisfy the jury of his guilt.

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I need more details to satisfy my curiosity.

Synonym:

convince assure persuade prove to