Fill — satisfy “fill”— suggests adequacy but no more. "satisfy"~ adequate response to a requirement, need or expectation, stressing its completeness. 1. the candidate all requirements for a degree. 2. she was hired a staff vacancy. 3. this is a film that can hardly the expectations of the people. 4. despite excellent recommendations she didn't our expectations. 5. he the post satisfactorily and performs the duties well.