01 v. t. 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…
imp. & p. p.
Satisfied; p. pr. & vb. n.
Satisfying
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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.
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To pay to the extent of claims or deserts; to give what is due to; as, to satisfy a creditor.
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To answer or discharge, as a claim, debt, legal demand, or the like; to give compensation for; to pay off; to requite; as, to satisfy a claim or an execution.
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To free from doubt, suspense, or uncertainty; to give assurance to; to set at rest the mind of; to convince; 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.