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   grat·i·fy

   /ˈɡradəˌfī/

   verb

   • 1. give (someone) pleasure or satisfaction: "I was gratified to see the coverage in May's issue" Similar pleasegladdengive pleasure tomake happymake contentdelightmake someone feel goodsatisfywarm the cockles of the heartthrillinformal:tickle someone pinkgive someone a buzz/kickbuck someone upOpposite displease
   • ▪ indulge or satisfy (a desire): "not all the sexual impulses can be gratified" Similar satisfyfulfillindulgerelievehumorcomply withpander tocater togive in toquenchslakesatiatepacifyappeaseassuageprovide forfeedaccommodateOpposite frustrate

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘make pleasing’): from French gratifier or Latin gratificari ‘give or do as a favor’, from gratus ‘pleasing, thankful’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. gratifier noun

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   Learn the meaning of gratify, a verb that means to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to, or to indulge or reward. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

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   Learn the meaning of gratify, a verb that means to please someone or to satisfy a wish or need. See how to use it in sentences and how to say it in different languages.

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   Gratify definition: to give pleasure to (a person or persons) by satisfying desires or humoring inclinations or feelings. See examples of GRATIFY used in a sentence.

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   To gratify is to satisfy. Bringing home an A in math would gratify your math tutor. Gratify can also mean to give in. You probably shouldn't gratify your urge to scream in class.

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   Gratify means to please someone, or to satisfy a wish or need. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, see sample sentences and find out how to say it in other languages.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms and usage of the verb 'gratify', which means to please, satisfy or indulge someone or something. See examples of 'gratify' in sentences and compare with related words.

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   Definition of gratify verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.