The difference between Disappoint and Satisfy
When used as verbs, disappoint means to sadden or displease by underperforming or by failing to yield something promised or expected, whereas satisfy means to do enough for.
check bellow for the other definitions of Disappoint and Satisfy
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Disappoint as a verb (transitive):
To sadden or displease by underperforming or by failing to yield something promised or expected.
Examples:
"His lack of respect disappointed her."
"I am disappointed by this year's revenue."
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Disappoint as an adjective (Internet slang):
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Satisfy as a verb (transitive):
To do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of.
Examples:
"I'm not satisfied with the quality of the food here."
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Satisfy as a verb (transitive):
To cause (a sentence) to be true when the sentence is interpreted in one's universe.
Examples:
"The complex numbers satisfy <math>\exists x:x^2+1=0</math>."
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Satisfy as a verb (dated, literary, transitive):
To convince by ascertaining; to free from doubt.
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Satisfy as a verb (transitive):
To pay to the extent of what is claimed or due.
Examples:
"to satisfy a creditor"
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Satisfy as a verb (transitive):
To answer or discharge (a claim, debt, legal demand, etc.); to give compensation for.
Examples:
"to satisfy a claim or an execution"