Main Entry: grat·i·fy

Pronunciation: \ˈgra-tə-ˌfī\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): grat·i·fied; grat·i·fy·ing

Etymology: Middle French gratifier, from Latin gratificari to show kindness to, from gratus + -ificari, passive of -ificare -ify

Date: 1539

1 archaic : remunerate, reward
2 : to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to <it gratified him to have his wife wear jewels — Willa Cather>
3 : to give in to : indulge, satisfy <gratify a whim>