Past tense of satisfy
regular verb
The past tense of satisfy is satisfied. The past participle is also satisfied.
Forms of satisfy
| Base form (V1) | satisfy /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ |
| Past participle (V3) | satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ |
| Present participle | satisfying /ˈsætɪsfaɪ.ɪŋ/ |
| Third person singular | satisfies |
Satisfied in a sentence
- Even at the duel, standing 10 paces apart, he could have satisfied Aaron’s honor.From the entry pace
- Xenia's such a nymphomaniac that she's not even satisfied with three lovers.From the entry nymphomaniac
- I'm satisfied with your progress in your homework, so you can watch television now.From the entry satisfied
- After exhausting all possibilities, Holmes was at last satisfied the problem was unsolvable.From the entry at last
- Some photographers offer resittings to clients who are not satisfied with the original photograph.From the entry resitting
Meaning of satisfy
- verb To be enough (for).
- verb To meet the needs of, to fulfill the wishes or requirements of (someone).
- verb To provide what is wanted or required for (something).
Questions about the past tense of satisfy
- What is the past tense of satisfy?
- The past tense of satisfy is satisfied.
- What is the past participle of satisfy?
- The past participle of satisfy is satisfied.
- Is satisfy a regular or irregular verb?
- Satisfy is a regular verb: its past tense changes -y to -ied.
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