satisfies

verb

Definition of satisfiesnext
present tense third-person singular of satisfy
1
as in alleviates
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire) the players satisfied their hunger after the game with a big pasta dinner

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2
as in convinces
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests it took me a while to satisfy my attorney that I had good grounds for a lawsuit

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3
as in fulfills
to do what is required by the terms of the contractor had clearly failed to satisfy the terms of the agreement

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4
as in pleases
to give satisfaction to a hot dinner and a relaxing massage never fails to satisfy her after a long week at work

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5
as in compensates
to provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury the owners of the restaurant were generously satisfied for any business lost during the filming

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfies
  1. alleviates
  2. fulfills
  3. brings
  4. keeps
  5. warms
  6. induces
Verb
  • Stix has edited or written cover stories, feature articles and news on diverse topics, ranging from what happens in the brain when a person is immersed in thought to the impact of brain implant technology that alleviates mood disorders such as depression.
    Gary Stix, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Involving Everyone Early On Change management alleviates the fear of the unknown, such as how the new technology or processes will affect an employee's role.
    Keith Moore, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of alleviates
Verb
  • Perhaps Rasmussen fulfills a long relief and/or back-end role out of the bullpen.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Whether states follow Florida’s lead might come down to whether the state can implement legalization in a way that simultaneously fulfills the will of the electorate and doesn’t make retirees in the Villages lament that they’ve suddenly been transported to Denver.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of fulfills
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  • Choose to be creative, to recognize what’s meaningful and to head in a direction that brings you joy.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • This brings the show to 58 categories, and songs will only be considered if their lyrics are at least 60% written in Spanish, Portuguese or a native regional dialect.
    Kaitlyn Schwanemann, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of brings
Verb
  • By prioritizing the happiness and well-being of employees, companies can create a positive work environment that not only attracts top talent but also keeps them engaged and motivated.
    Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This keeps oxygen from entering the bottle, which, in turn, preserves open wine for up to four weeks.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of keeps
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  • This phenomenon is expected to become more widespread as the planet warms.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Greening will likely continue as ecosystems grow and the climate warms.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of warms
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  • Unlike the conventional model, in which a successful negative pickup induces the distributor to want to take the franchise in-house, Cineverse is content to keep its expense profile on Terrifier extremely low.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
  • It's widely believed that Blanchard was a victim of Munchausen syndrome by proxy; a rare form of abuse in which a guardian exaggerates or induces illness in a child for sympathy and attention.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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