satisfy

/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/verb
Middle School
1

To be enough (for)

2

To meet the needs of, to fulfill the wishes or requirements of (someone).

3

To provide what is wanted or required for (something).

4

To pay to the extent of what is claimed or due.

5

To answer or discharge (a claim, debt, legal demand, etc.); to give compensation for.

6

To cause (a sentence) to be true when the sentence is interpreted in one's universe.

7

To convince by ascertaining; to free from doubt.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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