(a.) In general, to fill up the measure of a want of (a person
or a thing); hence, to grafity fully the desire of; to make content; to
supply to the full, or so far as to give contentment with what is
wished for.
(a.) To pay to the extent of claims or deserts; to give what is
due to; as, to satisfy a creditor.
(a.) To answer or discharge, as a claim, debt, legal demand, or
the like; to give compensation for; to pay off; to requite; as, to
satisfy a claim or an execution.
(a.) To free from doubt, suspense, or uncertainty; to give
assurance to; to set at rest the mind of; to convince; as, to satisfy
one's self by inquiry.
(v. i.) To give satisfaction; to afford gratification; to leave
nothing to be desired.
(v. i.) To make payment or atonement; to atone.
