satisfy
verb (used with object)
to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to.
has satisfied
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present perfectof satisfy (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Petrobras, the Brazilian state-backed oil company, said Saudi Arabia has satisfied its commitment by sending oil through the pipeline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026
With this latest release, the DOJ says it has satisfied that demand.
From Slate ● Feb. 4, 2026
Bringing in $15.6 million since the start of her campaign, Haley’s campaign says she has “well over 40,000 unique donors” and has satisfied the debate polling requirements.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 30, 2023
Israel has satisfied some conditions for the U.S.
From Reuters ● Jun. 26, 2023
"Could not we arrange it without his knowledge, while you could affect to have made some settlement which has satisfied the others?"
From Roland Cashel Volume II (of II) by Charles James Lever
