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satisfy

[/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/]
verb
satisfazer
1. to fulfill the desires, needs, or expectations of someone
This meal will satisfy your hunger.
Esta refeição vai satisfazer sua fome.
2. to provide a convincing or adequate answer or solution
The explanation did not satisfy the judge.
A explicação não satisfez o juiz.
3. to meet or fulfill a requirement, obligation, or condition
You must satisfy the conditions to qualify.
Você deve satisfazer as condições para se qualificar.
4. to convince or assure someone of something
I am satisfied that the work is done correctly.
Estou satisfeito que o trabalho foi feito corretamente.
Synonyms
fulfillgratifypleasecontentappeasesatiate
Antonyms
disappointfrustratedissatisfydisplease

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
satisfazer
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
satisfazer
standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
satisfazer
standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
satisfazer
same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

satisfy one's curiosity - saciar a curiosidade
satisfy a debt - quitar uma dívida
satisfy the requirements - atender aos requisitos
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