satisfy

Everyday

1. To satisfy someone is to make them pleased or content because they got what they wanted or needed. tree →
2. To satisfy hunger or thirst is to make it go away. tree →
3. To satisfy a rule, need or condition is to meet it. tree →
4. (maths) A number satisfies an equation if it makes the equation true. tree →
5. (formal) To satisfy yourself that something is true is to make sure of it. tree →

In the lessons

In maths, "find the value of x that satisfies x + 3 = 7" means find the number that makes it true (x = 4). In everyday life, a good meal satisfies hunger; a good answer satisfies a curious friend. In stories, "curiosity was satisfied" means the character finally found out. Phrases: satisfy your curiosity, satisfy the rules.

Examples

• This sandwich will satisfy your hunger until tea. tree →
• Nothing seemed to satisfy the grumpy king. tree →
• The number 4 satisfies the equation x + 3 = 7. tree →
• Your project must satisfy all the rules on the sheet. tree →
• She opened the box to satisfy her curiosity. tree →
• A cold drink satisfied my thirst. tree →
• The teacher was satisfied with our work. tree →
• Which numbers satisfy "greater than 5 and less than 9"? tree →
• He was unable to move and could not satisfy his hunger and thirst. tree →

Note

Spelling: satisfies, satisfied (y → i). Adjectives: satisfied (how you feel), satisfying (what makes you feel that). In maths, "satisfies" = "makes true" or "meets the condition".

In Jewish tradition

Often means to fill with food, drink or good things, as God does for the hungry, the young lions and the faithful. It can also mean to meet a longing.

Interpretation. Tradition sees God as the one who truly satisfies every living thing, and reads "satisfy with long life" as a reward for trust in Him.

Examples

• Or satisfy the appetite of the young lions, (Writings JOB.38.39, JPS 1917) tree →
• With long life will I satisfy him, and make Him to behold My salvation.' (Writings PSA.91.16, JPS 1917) tree →
• Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry; (Writings PRO.6.30, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Spelling: satisfies, satisfied (y → i). Adjectives: satisfied (how you feel), satisfying (what makes you feel that). In maths, "satisfies" = "makes true" or "meets the condition".