Satisfaction - English meaning

verb

Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.

Usage examples:

The rule was amended to apply only to non-members

plural noun

To make amends is to correct a mistake you have made, esp. in behavior.

noun

To do something good to show that you are sorry about something you have done

Usage examples:

She tried to make amends by inviting him out to dinner., i wanted to make amends for the worry i've…

noun

The action of making amends for a wrong or injury.

Usage examples:

He submitted his resignation as an act of atonement

noun

Something that you do to show that you are sorry for something bad that you did

Usage examples:

He said that young hooligans should do community service as atonement for their crimes.

prefix

(forming nouns) joint; mutual; common.

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Co-driver

abbreviation

Company.

Usage examples:

The consett iron co

abbreviation

Colorado (in official postal use).

noun

Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.

Usage examples:

He is seeking compensation for injuries suffered at work

noun

The combination of payment and other benefits that an employee receives for doing their job

Usage examples:

Annual compensation for our executives includes salary, bonus, and other benefits., poor compensati…

noun

Money that is paid to someone in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged or for some problem

Usage examples:

In compensation for she received £40,000 in compensation for a lost eye., in compensation we were g…

adjective

In a state of peaceful happiness.

Usage examples:

He seemed more content, less bitter

verb

Satisfy (someone).

Usage examples:

Nothing would content her apart from going off to barcelona

noun

A state of satisfaction.

Usage examples:

The greater part of the century was a time of content

noun

A state of happiness and satisfaction.

Usage examples:

He found contentment in living a simple life in the country

noun

Happiness and satisfaction, often because you have everything you need

Usage examples:

His face wore a look of pure contentment., more people were finding that material things do not bri…

noun

Physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something.

Usage examples:

Bombing caused extensive damage to the town

verb

Inflict physical harm on (something) so as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function.

Usage examples:

The car was badly damaged in the accident

plural noun

Money that is paid to someone by a person or organization who was responsible for causing some injury or loss

Usage examples:

They were awarded $500,000 in damages.

verb

Please (someone) greatly.

Usage examples:

An experience guaranteed to delight both young and old

noun

Great pleasure.

Usage examples:

The little girls squealed with delight

noun

Great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness, or something or someone that gives this

Usage examples:

[ c ] my sister’s little boy is a real delight., [ u ] his music teacher expressed delight with his…

noun

The state or process of taking pleasure in something.

Usage examples:

The enjoyment of a good wine

noun

The feeling of enjoying something

Usage examples:

Enjoyment of knowing the ending already didn't spoil my enjoyment of the movie.

noun

The achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted.

Usage examples:

Winning the championship was the fulfilment of a childhood dream

noun

The act of doing something that is necessary or something that you have wanted or promised to do

Usage examples:

Fulfilment of a contract the trade embargo had prevented fulfilment of the contract to deliver the …

noun

The fact of doing something that is necessary or something that someone has wanted or promised to do

Usage examples:

Fulfilment of an ambition being here is the fulfilment of a lifelong ambition., fulfilment of an ob…

noun

Pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.

Usage examples:

A thirst for sexual gratification

noun

Pleasure or satisfaction, or something which provides this

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Sexual gratification, instant gratification some people expect instant gratification (= to get what…

noun

The state of being happy.

Usage examples:

She struggled to find happiness in her life

noun

The feeling of being pleased or happy

Usage examples:

Our children have brought us so much happiness.

noun

The feeling of being happy

Usage examples:

It was only later in life that she found happiness and peace of mind., every happiness formal will …

noun

Compensation for harm or loss.

Usage examples:

The plaintiff sought indemnification for the cost of the suit against the corporation

noun

The act of paying or promising to pay someone an amount of money if they suffer damage or loss

Usage examples:

They asked for some form of indemnification in case the proposed deal was blocked., the government …

noun

The act of protecting someone against legal responsibility for their actions

Usage examples:

All of our employees receive indemnification against legal action., before i will say anything, i w…

noun

Security or protection against a loss or other financial burden.

Usage examples:

No indemnity will be given for loss of cash

noun

Protection against possible damage or loss, esp. a promise of payment, or the money paid if there is such damage or loss

noun

Protection against possible damage or loss, or the money paid if there is damage or loss

Usage examples:

Indemnity for/against sth the policy provides an indemnity for loss of or damage to third-party pro…

noun

A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.

Usage examples:

Tears of joy

verb

Rejoice.

Usage examples:

I felt shame that i had ever joyed in his discomfiture or pain

noun

Great happiness

Usage examples:

They were filled with joy when their first child was born., she wept for joy when she was told that…

noun

Just behaviour or treatment.

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A concern for justice, peace, and genuine respect for people

noun

The condition of being morally correct or fair

Usage examples:

He accused the police of false arrest and demanded justice., the criminal justice system, a justice…

noun

The system of laws within a country or state by which people are judged and punished

Usage examples:

The decision was welcomed as a great day for the british justice system., prosecutors alleged that …

noun

The action or process of paying someone or something or of being paid.

Usage examples:

Ask for a discount for payment by cash

noun

An amount of money paid, or the act of paying

Usage examples:

[ c ] when is the first payment due?, [ u ] usually we ask for payment when the order is placed.

noun

An amount of money that has been paid or is expected to be paid

Usage examples:

For the fiscal year ended february 28 2010, payments from class a shares amounted to $1,470., mortg…

noun

A feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.

Usage examples:

She smiled with pleasure at being praised

adjective

Used or intended for entertainment rather than business.

Usage examples:

Pleasure boats

verb

Give sexual enjoyment or satisfaction to.

Usage examples:

Tell me what will pleasure you

noun

A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired.

Usage examples:

The team was bursting with pride after recording a sensational victory

verb

Be especially proud of (a particular quality or skill).

Usage examples:

He prided himself on his honesty

noun

A feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get because you or people connected with you have done something good

Usage examples:

Their son’s outstanding academic record was a source of great pride to them., we take pride in the …

noun

Something that is given or received in return for something else

Usage examples:

Contributors expect a quid pro quo for their donations.

noun

Something that you give to someone in return for them giving something back to you

Usage examples:

A quid pro quo for sth it's all legal as long as contributions aren't a quid pro quo for political …

verb

Make amends to (someone) for loss or harm suffered; compensate.

Usage examples:

Offenders should recompense their victims

noun

Compensation or reward given for loss or harm suffered or effort made.

Usage examples:

Adequate recompense for workers who lose their jobs

noun

Payment given to someone for an injury suffered, or for the loss of or damage to property

Usage examples:

The government seized the land without recompense to the owners.

verb

Remedy or set right (an undesirable or unfair situation).

Usage examples:

The power to redress the grievances of our citizens

noun

Remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance.

Usage examples:

Those seeking redress for an infringement of public law rights

verb

To correct a wrong

Usage examples:

Affirmative action to help minorities is intended to redress wrongs.

noun

The action of repaying a person who has spent or lost money.

Usage examples:

Reimbursement of everyday medical costs

noun

The act of paying back, or the money that is paid back

noun

Great enjoyment.

Usage examples:

She swigged a mouthful of wine with relish

verb

Enjoy greatly.

Usage examples:

He was relishing his moment of glory

verb

To like or enjoy something

Usage examples:

I enjoyed our vacation, but didn’t relish the twenty-hour trip back home., [ u ] we have relish for…

noun

The action of making amends for a wrong one has done, by providing payment or other assistance to those who have been wronged.

Usage examples:

The courts required a convicted offender to make financial reparation to his victim

noun

Payment for harm or damage

Usage examples:

[ c ] the company paid reparations to the victims of the explosion.

noun

Payment for harm, loss, or damage that has been caused to a person or an organization, or the fact of making such a payment

Usage examples:

The likelihood of the company making financial reparations seems distant., call for/pay/seek repara…

noun

The action of paying back a loan.

Usage examples:

They are intended to provide consistency in approach toward loan repayments.

noun

An amount of money that is paid back

Usage examples:

A loan/debt/interest repayment low interest rates are making loan repayments easier to manage., mak…

noun

The restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner.

Usage examples:

The anc had demanded the restitution of land seized from black people

noun

Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.

Usage examples:

Employees asked not to be named, saying they feared retribution

noun

Deserved punishment

Usage examples:

He was seeking retribution for the crime committed against him.

noun

The quality of being very pleased with yourself and accepting no criticism of yourself

Usage examples:

I initially felt smug self-satisfaction, but within six months realised i'd made a mistake., the ma…

collocation

A feeling that you have succeeded in doing something very good and difficult

Usage examples:

Recording your progress will reinforce your sense of achievement., when i finished everyone applaud…

noun

An official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict.

Usage examples:

Unions succeeded in reaching a pay settlement

noun

Payment of money that is owed

Usage examples:

[ u ] we enclose a check in settlement of your claim., [ u ] early settlement developed around a co…

noun

An official agreement or decision that ends an argument, often involving a payment of money

Usage examples:

Negotiate/reach a settlement, the lawyer negotiated an out-of-court settlement of $2 million., in s…

noun

Excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.

Usage examples:

The smugness of a man basking too long in critical ardour

noun

The quality of being smug (= too pleased or satisfied about something)

Usage examples:

It is a pity that they look back at those years with such insufferable smugness., his expression al…

noun

A great victory or achievement.

Usage examples:

A garden built to celebrate napoleon's many triumphs

verb

Achieve a victory; be successful.

Usage examples:

Spectacle has once again triumphed over content

noun

A complete victory or success achieved esp. after great difficulties, making the result particularly satisfying

Usage examples:

[ c ] the elimination of smallpox was one of medicine’s greatest triumphs., we visited yorktown bat…