satisfaire

Definitions of satisfaire
  1. verb
    fill or meet a want or need
    synonyms: accomplir
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    se nourrir de
    be sustained by
    apaiser, désaltérer
    satisfy (thirst)
    type of:
    fournir, pourvoir
    give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
  2. verb
    meet the requirements or expectations of
    synonyms: remplir, répondre
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    effectuer, exécuter, fabriquer, faire l'affaire, ficher, suffire
    be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
    couvrir
    provide for
    faire, servir
    serve a purpose, role, or function
    faire le poids, être a la hauteur
    prove capable or fit; meet requirements
    type of:
    observer, se conformer, être conforme
    satisfy a condition or restriction
  3. verb
    act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
    synonyms: observer, respecter, se conformer
    persévérer
    keep to
    adopter, épouser
    choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
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    types:
    rendre service
    provide a service or favor for someone
    type of:
    obéir
    be obedient to
  4. verb
    be agreeable or acceptable to
    synonyms: aller
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    type of:
    observer, se conformer, être conforme
    satisfy a condition or restriction
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