Basic Details
Word: Satisfy
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To meet someone's needs or desires; to make someone happy or content.
Synonyms: Fulfil, gratify, appease
Antonyms: Disappoint, fail, frustrate
Idioms and Phrases
- Satisfy one's curiosity: To provide information that someone is eager to know. Example: "The teacher satisfied my curiosity about space when she showed us pictures of the universe."
- Can't satisfy everyone: It is impossible to please all people at the same time. Example: "When planning the party, I realised that I can't satisfy everyone with the choice of games."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The delicious chocolate cake was enough to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth at the party.
Example 2: The teacher tried to satisfy the students' questions with clear and detailed explanations.
Example 3: After a long day, a quiet evening at home helped satisfy her need for rest and relaxation.
Fun Fact
The word "satisfy" comes from the Latin word "satisfacere," which means "to make enough" or "to do enough." This reflects the idea of meeting or fulfilling a need or desire.
Famous Quote
"Happiness is not about getting all you want, it is about enjoying what you have and being satisfied." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "satisfy" mean?
a) To annoy someone
b) To meet someone's needs
c) To leave someone confused
d) To tell a lie
Answer: b) To meet someone's needs
2. Which of these is a synonym of "satisfy"?
a) Displease
b) Fulfil
c) Ignore
d) Confuse
Answer: b) Fulfil
3. What is the opposite of "satisfy"?
a) Delight
b) Disappoint
c) Fulfil
d) Gratify
Answer: b) Disappoint
4. Which sentence uses "satisfy" correctly?
a) The music was not good enough to satisfy everyone at the concert.
b) She decided to satisfy the instant cake mix for dinner.
c) It was hard to satisfy her shoes when they were dirty.
d) They satisfied their homework in record time.
Answer: a) The music was not good enough to satisfy everyone at the concert.
5. What does "satisfy one's curiosity" mean?
a) To ignore someone
b) To provide answers to questions
c) To make someone angry
d) To confuse someone
Answer: b) To provide answers to questions
