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satisfy

intermediateB1

/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ · sat-is-fy

To meet the expectations or needs of someone.

Meanings

verbformal

To meet the expectations or needs of someone.

کسی کی توقعات یا ضروریات کو پورا کرنا۔

مطمئن کرنا

mutmaʼin karna

Formal: مطمئن کرنا

Synonyms

fulfillsatisfycontentپورا کرناخوش کرنابھرنا

Antonyms

disappointdissatisfyfrustrateمایوس کرناناخوش کرناناکام بنانا

Common Collocations

  • satisfy customer expectations
  • satisfy one's curiosity
  • satisfy the requirements

Example Sentences

She worked hard to satisfy the requirements of her job.

اس نے اپنی نوکری کی ضروریات کو پورا کرنے کے لیے محنت کی۔

Us ne apni naukri ki zarooriyat ko poora karne ke liye mehnat ki.

The meal was prepared to satisfy everyone’s taste.

کھانا ہر ایک کے ذائقه کو خوش کرنے کے لیے بنایا گیا تھا۔

Khana har aik ke zaika ko khush karne ke liye banaya gaya tha.

He tried to satisfy his curiosity about the new project.

اس نے نئے منصوبے کے بارے میں اپنی تجسس کو پورا کرنے کی کوشش کی۔

Us ne naye mansoobe ke bare mein apni tajassus ko poora karne ki koshish ki.

Easily Confused With

satisfy vs. satisfy:While they sound similar, the context of their use can change their meanings.

Word Family

satisfaction
nounاطمینان
satisfied
adjectiveمطمئن
satisfying
adjectiveاطمینان بخش

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Satisfy sounds like 'satisfied' which rhymes with 'glad'. Think of making someone glad.

Imagine a happy face after receiving what they wanted.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

حسن یوسف کا ہے خوب صورت، دل کو مطمئن کر دے

Husn Yusuf ka hai khoob سورَت, dil ko mutmaʼin kar de

The beauty of Joseph is so lovely, it satisfies the heart.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اپنی جیب کو مطمئن رکھو

Apni jeeb ko mutmaʼin rakho

Keep your pocket satisfied.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "satisfacere" — to make enough

First known use: 14th century

The word 'satisfy' comes from the Latin word 'satisfacere', meaning to make sufficient. It entered the English language in the late 14th century.