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    Satisfy , 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 gratify 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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    Satisfy , 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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