satisfy

/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

//ˈsætɪsfaɪ// verb

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

The verdict

“satisfy” has 11 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #7,389. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#7,389
frequency rank, English
6,566
“S” headwords
11
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - To be enough (for)

Corpus desk

Index EN-satisfy · satisfy · English

satisfy · rank #7,389 · 11 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-COMMON #7,389
  • LEN-LONG 7 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-MID 11 variants
  • BOOK-DENSE 6,566
  • PHOTO-FINISH sanders

Nearest frequency peer: sanders (-1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Frequency neighbourhood for “satisfy”

Lower corpus rank = more everyday usage (inverted bar length for readability)

corpus weight

What this shows Bars show where “satisfy” sits against the nearest ranked English headwords in the FrequencyWords band, not a reprint of letter-browse containment.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
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).satisfylands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Same rarity band neighbours include “sanders” (#7,388), “scales” (#7,390), “rushed” (#7,387). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 11 spelling variants around satisfy (IPA /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/), averb. Corpus frequency is #7,389 among 6,566 “S” headwords. Wiktionary lists 7 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

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.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how satisfy appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. That brief explanation will never satisfy.
  2. Death shall […] with us two / Be forced to satisfy his ravenous maw.

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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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "satisfy", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 7 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

sanders#7,388rounded#7,385refugee#7,383reduces#7,381

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (11 here; floor ≥5).

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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