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
Israel has satisfied some conditions for the U.S.
From Reuters ● Jun. 26, 2023
"The council has now provided evidence to show it has satisfied the agreed actions but it is disappointing it did not do so until we had registered a new complaint".
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2023
Well, it's like this: My study of American studio conditions has satisfied me that production costs this side are normally excessive.
From Linda Lee, Incorporated A Novel by Vance, Louis Joseph
