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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’.

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   • 1. gratifier noun

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   What is another word for gratify?

   • There are many synonyms of Gratify which include Appease, Baby, Coddle, Content, Delight, Enchant, Favor, Gladden, Humor, Indulge, Oblige, Pamper, Please, Recompense, Requite, Thrill, Make Happy, Do One Proud, Do The Trick, Arride, Cater To, Make A Hit, etc. transitive v. To please; to give pleasure to; to satisfy; to soothe; to indulge

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   What does gratification mean?

   • to satisfy; indulge; humor, as one's desires or appetites. Obsolete. to reward; remunerate. obsolete. See humor. 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.

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   What does gratitude mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! GRATIFY definition: 1. to please someone, or to satisfy a wish or need: 2. to please someone, or to satisfy a wish or…. Learn more.

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   What does gratify mean in science?

   • Gratify comes from the Latin gratificari, "oblige," and gratus, "pleasing." The word still carries those meanings. Gratify always takes an object, so you have to gratify something or someone. Gratifying praise will make you feel good about all the work you put in on your science project.

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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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