satisfy
/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: satisfies · satisfying
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To be enough (for)
Verb
Examples
That brief explanation will never satisfy.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To be enough (for) — To meet the needs of, to fulfill the wishes or requirements of (someone).
Verb
Examples
The final rehearsal of the day seemed to satisfy the director.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “satisfy” mean?
To be enough (for)
Is “satisfy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.