satisfy

/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

//ˈsætɪsfaɪ// verb

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"satisfy" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“satisfy” is a regularly-used English word, ranked #7,389 in English word frequency and used as a verb.

#7,389
frequency rank, English
7
letters
11
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - To be enough (for)

Key facts for satisfy
PropertyValue
Headwordsatisfy
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechVerb
IPA/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/
Letters7
Frequency rank#7,389
Misspellings tracked11
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “satisfy” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). satisfy lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for satisfy is 7 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/. Corpus data places it at rank #7,389 in overall English word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 7 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 11 likely wrong-spelling variants for satisfy, with forms such as "astisfy", "saitsfy", and "satifsy". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Middle English satisfyen, satisfien, from Old French satisfiier, satisfier (also Old French satisfaire), from Latin satisfacere, from satis (“enough, sufficient”) + faciō (“to make; to do”). The correct English form is satisfy, spelled S-A-T-I-S-F-Y.

Definition

  1. 1
    To be enough (for)
  2. 2
    To be enough (for)
  3. 3
    To be enough (for)
  4. 4
    To pay to the extent of what is claimed or due.
  5. 5
    To answer or discharge (a claim, debt, legal demand, etc.); to give compensation for.
  6. 6
    To cause (a sentence) to be true when the sentence is interpreted in one's universe.
  7. 7
    To convince by ascertaining; to free from doubt.

Etymology

From Middle English satisfyen, satisfien, from Old French satisfiier, satisfier (also Old French satisfaire), from Latin satisfacere, from satis (“enough, sufficient”) + faciō (“to make; to do”).

Synonyms

aboundamuseappeaseassuagecaptivatecatercloycompensateconciliatedelightelateentertainexuberatefascinatefillflatterfulfillgratifyhumorhumourindulgemeasure upmollifypacifyplacatepleasepropitiateprovidequenchrejoicesatesatiatescoreserveslakesufficesuitsupplyteem

Antonyms

disappointdissatisfyexhaustworsen

This word in other languages

satisfacer(Español)satisfaire(Français)befriedigen(Deutsch)satisfazer(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: astisfy,saitsfy,satifsy,satisffy,satisfyy,satissfy,satisyf,satsify,sattisfy,ssatisfy,staisfy

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of satisfy - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

astisfy2saitsfy2satifsy2satisffy1satisfyy1satissfy1satisyf2satsify2
Edit distance from "satisfy"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "satisfy"?
"satisfy" is spelled S-A-T-I-S-F-Y. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/.
What does "satisfy" mean?
As a verb, "satisfy" means: To be enough (for)
What are common misspellings of "satisfy"?
Common misspellings include "astisfy", "saitsfy", "satifsy", "satisffy", "satisfyy". The correct spelling is "satisfy".
How do you pronounce "satisfy"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "satisfy" is /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "satisfy"?
From Middle English satisfyen, satisfien, from Old French satisfiier, satisfier (also Old French satisfaire), from Latin satisfacere, from satis (“enough, sufficient”) + faciō (“to make; to do”). See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “satisfy”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is S-A-T-I-S-F-Y - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list