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satisfying

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sat·is·fy  (sts-f)
v. sat·is·fied, sat·is·fy·ing, sat·is·fies
v.tr.
1. To gratify the need, desire, or expectation of.
2. To fulfill (a need or desire).
3.
a. To free from doubt or question; assure.
b. To get rid of (a doubt or question); dispel.
4.
a. To discharge (a debt or obligation, for example) in full.
b. To discharge an obligation to (a creditor).
5. To conform to the requirements of (a standard or rule); be sufficient to (an end).
6. To make reparation for; redress.
7. Mathematics To make the left and right sides of an equation equal after substituting equivalent quantities for the unknown variables in the equation.
v.intr.
1. To be sufficient or adequate.
2. To give satisfaction.

[Middle English satisfien, from Old French satisfier, from Latin satisfacere : satis, sufficient; see s- in Indo-European roots + facere, to make; see dh- in Indo-European roots.]

satis·fier n.
satis·fying·ly adv.
Synonyms: satisfy, answer, fill, fulfill, meet1
These verbs mean to supply fully or completely: satisfied all requirements; answered our needs; fills a purpose; fulfilled their aspirations; met her obligations.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.satisfying - providing abundant nourishment; "a hearty meal"; "good solid food"; "ate a substantial breakfast"; "four square meals a day"
wholesome - conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being; "wholesome attitude"; "wholesome appearance"; "wholesome food"
2.satisfying - providing freedom from worry
satisfactory - giving satisfaction; "satisfactory living conditions"; "his grades were satisfactory"

satisfying
adjective satisfactory, pleasing, enjoyable, gratifying, pleasurable, cheering I find wood carving satisfying.
Translations
satisfying [ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ] ADJ [result etc] → satisfactorio; [food, meal] → que satisface, que llena
satisfying [ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ] adj [result, outcome] → satisfaisant(e); [activity, job] → gratifiant(e); [meal] → substantiel(le)
satisfying
adjbefriedigend; food, mealsättigend; a satisfying experienceein befriedigendes Erlebnis; they had the satisfying experience of seeing him failes tat ihnen gut, seinen Misserfolg zu erleben; sounds which are very satisfying to the earangenehme Klänge pl; a cool satisfying beerein kühles, durststillendes Bier
satisfying [ˈsætɪsˌfaɪɪŋ] adj (gen) → soddisfacente; (food, meal) → sostanzioso/a
satisfying [ˈsætɪsˌfaɪɪŋ] adj (gen) → soddisfacente; (food, meal) → sostanzioso/a


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Aside from seeing you, which is my principal reason for being here, and satisfying myself that I can transport inanimate things from Mars to Earth, and therefore animate things if I so desire, I have no purpose.
Sir Percival Glyde shall not be long in this house without satisfying Mr.
No, De Vac would find other means of satisfying his wounded pride, he would revel in revenge against this man for whom he felt no loyalty.
 
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