Definition of gratify
gratified
;gratifying
transitive verb
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
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Examples of gratify in a Sentence
A guilty verdict would gratify the victim's relatives.
He's only concerned with gratifying his own desires.
Recent Examples of gratify from the Web
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Everybody knows something is going on with this year’s baseballs, and fans at Oriole Park got a look at the supposedly juiced ball in action Saturday, though not in a way that was particularly gratifying.
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Twincer theorists will be gratified by confirmation that Alex was indeed the person meeting Wren at the airport a few episodes ago.
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Along with contributing to its communities through a host of charitable endeavors, providing exceptional service to its clients and users has also been extremely gratifying for its employees.
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ELKHART LAKE – Scott Dixon ran through the reasons his Sunday drive was particularly gratifying.
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ELKHART LAKE, Wis. — Scott Dixon ran through the reasons his Sunday drive was particularly gratifying.
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From dawn until dusk every day this month, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, having sex, and generally gratifying physical desires.
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REVIEW The good: Nothing might be quite as satisfying or gratifying for the Sea Gulls as capturing their second consecutive NCAA Division III championship and 12th overall.
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Williams said he is gratified that the work of his staff is being rewarded.
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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.
Origin and Etymology of gratify
Middle French gratifier, from Latin gratificari to show kindness to, from gratus + -ificari, passive of -ificare -ify
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GRATIFY Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of gratify for English Language Learners
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: to make (someone) happy or satisfied
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: to do or give whatever is wanted or demanded by (someone or something)
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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.
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