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Sat"is*fy (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Satisfied (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Satisfying (?).] [OF. satisfier; L. satis enough + -ficare (in comp.) to make; cf. F. satisfaire, L. satisfacere. See Sad, a., and Fact.] 1. 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.
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Death shall . . . with us two
Be forced to satisfy his ravenous maw. Milton.
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2. To pay to the extent of claims or deserts; to give what is due to; as, to satisfy a creditor.
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3. 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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4. 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.
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The standing evidences of the truth of the gospel are in themselves most firm, solid, and satisfying. Atterbury.
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Syn. -- To satiate; sate; content; grafity; compensate. See Satiate.
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Sat"is*fy (?), v. i. 1. To give satisfaction; to afford gratification; to leave nothing to be desired.
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2. To make payment or atonement; to atone. Milton.
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