satisfy

/ˈsa-təs-ˌfī/

Middle English satisfien, from Anglo-French satisfier, modification of Latin satisfacere, from satis enough + facere to do, make

verb

  1. to carry out the terms of (something, such as a contract) : discharge

  2. to meet a financial obligation to

  3. to make reparation to (an injured party) : indemnify

pay compensate remunerate satisfy reimburse indemnify repay recompense mean to give money or its equivalent in return for something. pay implies the discharge of an obligation incurred. compensate implies a making up for services rendered.

idiom

  1. to make someone happy by doing everything that he or she wants

Her husband tries to satisfy her every whim.