satisfy

Universal Words verb (satisfies, satisfying, satisfied, satisfied) 1 [VN] (not used in the progressive tenses) to make sb pleased by doing or giving them what they want: Nothing satisfies him-he's always complaining. * The proposed plan will not satisfy everyone. 2 [VN] to provide what is wanted, needed or asked for: to satisfy sb's hunger / curiosity * The education system must satisfy the needs of all children. * We cannot satisfy demand for the product. * She failed to satisfy all the requirements for entry to the college. 3 (not used in the progressive tenses) ~ sb (of sth) to show or prove to sb that sth is true or has been done: [VN] Her explanation did not satisfy the teacher. * People need to be satisfied of the need for a new system. * [VN(that)] Once I had satisfied myself (that) it was the right decision, we went ahead.