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gratify
[grat-uh-fahy]
verb (used with object)
to give pleasure to (a person or persons) by satisfying desires or humoring inclinations or feelings.
Her praise will gratify all who worked so hard to earn it.
to satisfy; indulge; humor, as one's desires or appetites.
Obsolete., to reward; remunerate.
gratify
/ ˈɡrætɪˌfaɪ /
verb
to satisfy or please
to yield to or indulge (a desire, whim, etc)
obsolete, to reward
Other Word Forms
- gratifier noun
- gratifiable adjective
- gratifiedly adverb
- overgratify verb (used with object)
- pregratify verb (used with object)
- supergratify verb (used with object)
- ungratifiable adjective
- ungratified adjective
- well-gratified adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of gratify1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
His way with words even saves his life, since the man he crosses happens to be heartbroken and easily gratified by his trespasser’s willingness to pull a Cyrano de Bergerac on his behalf.
It’s been gratifying that people have come back in the way they have, and we definitely feel their love for the show, but we had obstacles in terms of getting to that place, coming back.
Now, I’m learning how to pour that love, energy, and care directly into myself, which is so much more gratifying.
Ms Malone said she was relieved and gratified to know officers were challenging "archaic beliefs and questioning the integrity of those responsible for administering policy and procedure".
So the idea of doing something to push back against the president is quite invigorating and, no doubt, gratifying for Democratic partisans.
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