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.-to pay to the extent of claims or deserts; to give what is due to; as, to satisfy a creditor.-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.-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.-to give satisfaction; to afford gratification; to leave nothing to be desired.-to make payment or atonement; to atone.