gratify

verb

grat·i·fy ˈgra-tə-ˌfī How to pronounce gratify (audio)

gratified; gratifying

transitive verb

: to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to

it gratified him to have his wife wear jewels

Willa Cather

: to give in to : indulge, satisfy

gratify a whim

archaic : remunerate, reward

Example Sentences

A guilty verdict would gratify the victim's relatives. He's only concerned with gratifying his own desires.

Recent Examples on the Web The new brain technologies can regulate behavior and thought in ways that, bioethicist Sara Goering notes, would gratify advertisers.

Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2022 But it’s the houses that surprise visitors and gratify us, even if they can only be glimpsed from a street or a sidewalk.

Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2022 The student will probably lie and say that the boy-in-mind had finally broken his statue pose, maybe shown some emotion like fear, the better to gratify Shara.

Han Ong, The New Yorker, 18 July 2022 Brooks didn’t know how to gratify his master, and therefore was killed.

Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 22 Apr. 2022 Benedetta and Bartolomea awaken and gratify each other’s desires, at times making strategic use of a sacred figurine that has been retooled to heighten their pleasure and, of course, to offend those with more parochial sensibilities in the audience.

Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2021 Jennifer’s literal survival depends (for supernatural reasons) on her ability to gratify her vampiric, cannibalistic hungers, and thus to pursue her revenge plot unimpeded.

Richard Brod, The New Yorker, 1 Sep. 2021 Protecting the liberty of the people ranks lower than the legislators’ desire to gratify their own vain ambitions by doling out privileges and cash.

Lance Christensen, National Review, 14 May 2021 Each camp of Democrats thus has a responsibility to learn from, if not gratify, the other.

Michael Kazin, The New Republic, 11 Feb. 2021 See More

单词	gratifies
释义	gratify verb grat·i·fy ˈgra-tə-ˌfī gratified; gratifying transitive verb 1 : to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to it gratified him to have his wife wear jewels Willa Cather 2 : to give in to : indulge, satisfy gratify a whim 3 archaic : remunerate, reward Did you know? A gratifying experience is quietly pleasing or satisfying. But gratifying an impulse means giving in to it, which isn't always such a good idea, and "instant gratification" of every desire will result in a life based on junk food and worse. Truly gratifying experiences and accomplishments usually are the result of time and effort. Synonyms cater (to) humor indulge See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences A guilty verdict would gratify the victim's relatives. He's only concerned with gratifying his own desires. Recent Examples on the Web The new brain technologies can regulate behavior and thought in ways that, bioethicist Sara Goering notes, would gratify advertisers. Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2022 But it’s the houses that surprise visitors and gratify us, even if they can only be glimpsed from a street or a sidewalk. Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2022 The student will probably lie and say that the boy-in-mind had finally broken his statue pose, maybe shown some emotion like fear, the better to gratify Shara. Han Ong, The New Yorker, 18 July 2022 Brooks didn’t know how to gratify his master, and therefore was killed. Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 22 Apr. 2022 Benedetta and Bartolomea awaken and gratify each other’s desires, at times making strategic use of a sacred figurine that has been retooled to heighten their pleasure and, of course, to offend those with more parochial sensibilities in the audience. Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2021 Jennifer’s literal survival depends (for supernatural reasons) on her ability to gratify her vampiric, cannibalistic hungers, and thus to pursue her revenge plot unimpeded. Richard Brod, The New Yorker, 1 Sep. 2021 Protecting the liberty of the people ranks lower than the legislators’ desire to gratify their own vain ambitions by doling out privileges and cash. Lance Christensen, National Review, 14 May 2021 Each camp of Democrats thus has a responsibility to learn from, if not gratify, the other. Michael Kazin, The New Republic, 11 Feb. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Middle French gratifier, from Latin gratificari to show kindness to, from gratus + -ificari, passive of -ificare -ify First Known Use 1539, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Kids Definition gratify verb grat·i·fy ˈgra-tə-ˌfī gratified; gratifying 1 : to give pleasure or satisfaction to The loud applause gratified her. 2 : to do or give whatever is wanted by He only wants to gratify his wishes. gratifies verb present tense third-person singular of gratify 1 as in pleases to give in to (a desire) just gratify this one whim of mine Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance pleases indulges humors satisfies delights spoils satiates revels pleasures luxuriates caters (to) basks pampers mollycoddles coddles sates wallows Antonyms & Near Antonyms inhibits restrains constrains curbs stifles checks bridles See More 2 as in satisfies to give satisfaction to your presence at the holiday table would really gratify your grandmother Synonyms & Similar Words pleases satisfies delights warms amuses feasts entertains thrills pleasures gladdens tickles suits appeases rejoices contents soothes satiates excites placates titillates glads pacifies mollifies gases comforts captivates gasses agrees (with) calms sates assuages quenches galvanizes indulges charms diverts treats humors pampers spoils mollycoddles coddles caters (to) Antonyms & Near Antonyms displeases aggravates irritates annoys piques irks provokes exasperates bothers gets infuriates enrages perturbs vexes angers inflames crosses rouses rankles chafes maddens riles outrages grates disturbs ruffles upsets agitates roils galls bugs offends distresses enflames nettles puts out incenses harasses affronts insults harries frets peeves pesters steams up See More
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