satisfied

adjective (satisfied, more satisfied); verb, past form of satisfy (satisfy, satisfies, satisfied, satisfying)

«satisfied» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Pleased because you got what you wanted or needed: She was satisfied with her score. tree →
Sure that something is true: I am satisfied that he is telling the truth. tree →
(of hunger, needs) Having had enough: The food satisfied our hunger. tree →
(maths) An equation or condition is satisfied when the numbers make it true: x = 3 satisfies x + 2 = 5. tree →

In the lessons

In maths, a value «satisfies» an equation or rule when it makes it true — check by putting it back in. In everyday life «satisfied customers» are happy with what they bought. In stories a character gives a satisfied smile. Phrases: «satisfied with», «satisfied customer», «be satisfied that», «satisfies the condition».

Examples

I'm satisfied with my drawing. tree →
The number 4 satisfies the equation 2 × n = 8. tree →
After lunch, I felt satisfied. tree →
The teacher was satisfied that we had done our best. tree →
Which numbers satisfy «greater than 10 and less than 15»? tree →
Satisfied customers come back again. tree →
The cat gave a satisfied purr. tree →
‘Are you satisfied now?’ asked Matte. tree →

Note

From «satisfy»: y → ied. Opposite: dissatisfied, unsatisfied. Noun: satisfaction. Satisfied (pleased enough) is weaker than delighted.

In Jewish tradition

In the Torah, to eat and be satisfied is to have enough food, and it is a blessing from God.

Interpretation. This verse is the root of the Grace after Meals (Birkat Hamazon). Tradition says that when we are full we must thank God for the land.

Examples

lest when thou hast eaten and art satisfied, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt therein; (Torah DEU.8.12, JPS 1917) tree →
And I will give grass in thy fields for thy cattle, and thou shalt eat and be satisfied. (Torah DEU.11.15, JPS 1917) tree →
And thou shalt eat and be satisfied, and bless the LORD thy God for the good land which He hath given thee. (Torah DEU.8.10, JPS 1917) tree →
Why do ye persecute me as God, and are not satisfied with my flesh? (Writings JOB.19.22, JPS 1917) tree →
For He hath satisfied the longing soul, and the hungry soul He hath filled with good. (Writings PSA.107.9, JPS 1917) tree →
And Chaldea shall be a spoil; all that spoil her shall be satisfied, saith the LORD. (Prophets JER.50.10, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

From «satisfy»: y → ied. Opposite: dissatisfied, unsatisfied. Noun: satisfaction. Satisfied (pleased enough) is weaker than delighted.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «satisfied» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«satisfied» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
Trees and pragmatics of «satisfied» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«satisfied» in the Judaism dictionary on Mova free.

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