1. (a.) In general, to fill up the measure of a want of (a person or a thing); hence, to gratify fully the desire of; to make content; to supply to the full, or so far as to give contentment with what is wished for.

2. (v.) To pay to the extent of claims or deserts; to give what is due to; as, to satisfy a creditor.

3. (v.) 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.

4. (v.) 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.

5. (v. i.) To give satisfaction; to afford gratification; to leave nothing to be desired.

6. (v. i.) To make payment or atonement; to atone.