Category:Satisfy

Sat"is*fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Satisfied; p. pr. & vb. n. Satisfying.] Etym: [of. satisfier; l. satis enough + -ficare (in Comp.) to make; cf. F. satisfaire, l. satisfacere. See sad, a., and Fact.]

1. In general, to fill up the measure of a want of (a person or a Thing); hence, to grafity fully the desire of; to make content; to Supply to the full, or so far as to give contentment with what is Wished for. Death shall. . . with us two be forced to satisfy his ravenous maw. Milton.

2. To pay to the extent of chaims or deserts; to give what is due to; As, to satisfy a creditor.

3. To answer or discharge, as a claim, debt, legal demand, or the Like; to give compensation for; to pay off; to requitte; as, to Satisfy a claim or an execution.

4. To free from doubrt, suspense, or uncertainty; to give assurance To; as, to satisfy one's self by inquiry. The standing evidences of the truth of the gospel are in themselves Most firm, solid, and satisfying. Atterbury.

Syn. -- to satiate; sate; content; grafity; compensate. See satiate.

Satisfy Sat"is*fy, v. i.

1. To give satisfaction; to afford gratification; to leave nothing to Be desire.

2. To make payment or atonement; to atone. Milton.