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Satisfy vs Abate - What's the difference?

satisfy | abate | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between satisfy and abate

is that satisfy is to answer or discharge (a claim, debt, legal demand, etc.); to give compensation for while abate is to cut away or hammer down, in such a way as to leave a figure in relief, as a sculpture, or in metalwork.

As a noun abate is

abatement.

Satisfy vs Need - What's the difference?

satisfy | need |


As verbs the difference between satisfy and need

is that satisfy is to do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of while need is to be necessary (to someone).

As a noun need is

a requirement for something.

Satuate vs Satisfy - What's the difference?

satuate | satisfy |


As a verb satisfy is

to do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of.

Satisfy vs Agree - What's the difference?

satisfy | agree |


As verbs the difference between satisfy and agree

is that satisfy is to do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of while agree is to harmonize in opinion, statement, or action; to be in unison or concord; to be or become united or consistent; to concur.

Satisfy vs Alleviate - What's the difference?

satisfy | alleviate | Related terms |

Satisfy is a related term of alleviate.


In lang=en terms the difference between satisfy and alleviate

is that satisfy is to answer or discharge (a claim, debt, legal demand, etc); to give compensation for while alleviate is to make less severe, as a pain or difficulty.

As verbs the difference between satisfy and alleviate

is that satisfy is to do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of while alleviate is to make less severe, as a pain or difficulty.

Satisfy vs Take - What's the difference?

satisfy | take |


As a verb satisfy

is to do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of.

As a noun take is

a fog or mist.

Accept vs Satisfy - What's the difference?

accept | satisfy |


In lang=en terms the difference between accept and satisfy

is that accept is to receive something willingly while satisfy is to answer or discharge (a claim, debt, legal demand, etc); to give compensation for.

As verbs the difference between accept and satisfy

is that accept is to receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval while satisfy is to do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of.

As an adjective accept

is (obsolete) accepted.

Satisfy vs Quell - What's the difference?

satisfy | quell | Related terms |

Satisfy is a related term of quell.


As a verb satisfy

is to do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of.

As a noun quell is

source.

Satisfy vs Mitigate - What's the difference?

satisfy | mitigate | Related terms |

Satisfy is a related term of mitigate.


In lang=en terms the difference between satisfy and mitigate

is that satisfy is to answer or discharge (a claim, debt, legal demand, etc); to give compensation for while mitigate is to downplay.

As verbs the difference between satisfy and mitigate

is that satisfy is to do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of while mitigate is to reduce, lessen, or decrease.

Satisfy vs Quiet - What's the difference?

satisfy | quiet | Related terms |

Satisfy is a related term of quiet.


As verbs the difference between satisfy and quiet

is that satisfy is to do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of while quiet is to become quiet, silent, still, tranquil, calm.

As an adjective quiet is

with little or no sound; free from of disturbing noise.

As a noun quiet is

the absence of sound; quietness.

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