satisfy
verb (used with object)
to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to.
will satisfy
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future tenseof satisfy.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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“Of course, no line that the States draw will satisfy everyone. But the Judiciary is not the proper institution to make what would often be arbitrary and highly intrusive athlete-by-athlete assessments.”
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
“I’m always reaching for a level that will satisfy my demands and satisfy my audience. I’m an artist seeking perfection.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
Whether such a transparent sham will satisfy anyone is a different question.
From Slate ● Jul. 25, 2025
It is not clear to what extent the new plan will satisfy investors or critics.
From BBC ● May 5, 2025
I know instantly which one will satisfy the craving.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
