satisfy
to meet a need or make enough
Roots
- fac / fic / fact: do or make
- sat / satis: enough, full, satisfied, or filled
Other words with the fac / fic / fact root
- affectation: an artificial display meant to impress
- artificial: made by humans; not natural
- benefactor: person who gives help, money, or support
- beneficent: doing good or producing benefit
- beneficial: helpful or producing good effects
- certify: to confirm officially as true
- effect: a result or outcome
- efficacious: effective; producing the intended result
Other words with the sat / satis root
- insatiable: impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
- satiate: to fill beyond need
- saturate: to soak or fill completely
Satisfy is the familiar enough word: the need has been filled to a sufficient point.
One clear example satisfied her doubts better than a page of rules.