gratify
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.
Origin of gratify
1synonym study For gratify
Other words for gratify
Other words from gratify
- grat·i·fi·a·ble, adjective
- grat·i·fi·ed·ly [grat-uh-fahy-id-lee, -fahyd-], /ˈgræt əˌfaɪ ɪd li, -ˌfaɪd-/, adverb
- grat·i·fi·er, noun
- o·ver·grat·i·fy, verb (used with object), o·ver·grat·i·fied, o·ver·grat·i·fy·ing.
- pre·grat·i·fy, verb (used with object), pre·grat·i·fied, pre·grat·i·fy·ing.
- su·per·grat·i·fy, verb (used with object), su·per·grat·i·fied, su·per·grat·i·fy·ing.
- un·grat·i·fi·a·ble, adjective
- un·grat·i·fied, adjective
- well-grat·i·fied, adjective
Words that may be confused with gratify
- grateful, gratified
Words Nearby gratify
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How to use gratify in a sentence
I’m gratified by this entire experience, including knowing that this donation will go directly to helping future lawyers gain valuable experience and to fight for justice for others.
Law firm that won settlement in Md. HBCU case donating $12.5 million in fees | Pamela Wood | November 19, 2021 | Washington PostThe moment was indeed worth an ovation, for the turn of events is gratifying and — should the productions gain further momentum and extend again — a remarkable change of fortune.
Broadway is off to a shaky start, but a last-minute reprieve for two acclaimed plays lifts spirits | Peter Marks | November 4, 2021 | Washington PostCommunity organizers who have fought for a decade to end oil extraction in urban neighborhoods were gratified by the large penalty, and said they hope it will be collected.
We Reported on How California Rarely Cracks Down on Oil Companies. Now Regulators Have Fined One Company $1.5 Million. | by Janet Wilson, The Desert Sun | June 2, 2021 | ProPublicaThe women all provide similar accounts, alleging the star quarterback contacted them via Instagram over the past year to arrange massages in which he then attempted to get them to gratify him sexually.
As more Deshaun Watson accusers go public, their attorney rails against quarterback’s response | Will Hobson | April 15, 2021 | Washington PostYet, aside from the top-shelf quality of its sights, sounds and performances, what makes Aretha so gratifying to watch is how fully Parks delivers on the promise to illuminate Franklin’s genius.
Genius: Aretha Is a Lavish, Lively Showstopper That Hits a Few False Notes | Judy Berman | March 19, 2021 | Time
Most of the meddlers in our lives do it to gratify their own egos or because they mistakenly believe they are helping.
He carried tales, told lies, and tried to make trouble, for no reason but to gratify his inclinations.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph TatlowIn the autumn of this year I was able to gratify my taste for travel by a longer excursion than usual.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph TatlowOf refined tastes, including a penchant for blue china, being a thriving bachelor, he was able to gratify them.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph TatlowNorman's face was a sight, as he stood holding Aubrey in his arms, to gratify the child's impatience.
The Daisy Chain | Charlotte YongeIn short, he may gratify his every whim and fancy, without a pang of reposing conscience, or the least jostle of his self-respect.
The Pocket R.L.S. | Robert Louis Stevenson
British Dictionary definitions for gratify
/ (ˈɡrætɪˌfaɪ) /
to satisfy or please
to yield to or indulge (a desire, whim, etc)
obsolete to reward
Origin of gratify
1Derived forms of gratify
- gratifier, noun
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