satisfy

Betekenis

1. To do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of.
2. To cause (a sentence) to be true when the sentence is interpreted in one's universe.
3. To convince by ascertaining; to free from doubt.
4. To pay to the extent of what is claimed or due.
5. To answer or discharge (a claim, debt, legal demand, etc.); to give compensation for.

Met koppelteken als

sat‧is‧fy

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

Etymologie

From Middle English satisfyen, satisfien, from Old French satisfiier, satisfier (also Old French satisfaire), from Latin satisfacere, present active infinitive of satisfaciō, from satis (“enough, sufficient”) + faciō (“I make, I do”).

Zinnen

It's no good trying to satisfy me with promises .

Het is niet goed om me te bevredigen met beloften.