[+ obj] formal : to make (someone) pleased and satisfied : to make (someone) content
▪ The toys contented the children, at least for a little while.
▪ The toys contented the children, at least for a little while.
content yourself with
: to be satisfied with (something that is less than or different from what you really want) : to accept (something) as being enough
▪ The rainy weather spoiled our plans for the beach, so we had to content ourselves with a relaxing day at home.
▪ The rainy weather spoiled our plans for the beach, so we had to content ourselves with a relaxing day at home.





