To make a living for the benefit of others
To be or to provide an advantage to
To meet the expectations, needs, or desires of (someone)
“The three-course meal was delicious and would satisfy me greatly.”
To pacify or soothe (someone)
“The child was in a rage, and nothing would satisfy him, save for his favorite blanket.”
To fulfill or satisfy the terms or conditions of
“We had to fire the contractor as he failed to satisfy the terms of our agreement.”
To fulfill a desire, demand or need
“More staff were hired to satisfy the growing demand from the market.”
To meet a set of requirements
“They must satisfy our requirements for a license, and if they do not, we will not issue the license.”
To pay off (a debt or creditor)
“The creditor may sell the chattel involved in order to satisfy the debt from the proceeds.”
To dispel someone's doubts
“You have provided insufficient evidence to satisfy me that your relationship with her is strictly platonic.”
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