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Pronunciation : Sat"is*fy
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [OF. satisfier; L. satis enough + -ficare (in comp.) to make; cf. F. satisfaire, L. satisfacere. See Sad, a., and Fact.]
Definition : 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.
t. [imp. & p. p. Satisfied; p. pr. & vb. n. Satisfying.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Sat"is*fy
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 1. To give satisfaction; to afford gratification; to leave nothing to be desire.
2. To make payment or atonement; to atone. Milton.
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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