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verb

past tense of gratify

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of gratified
Verb
She was gratified to see the man there in the counselor's office that day. Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 14 Sep. 2025 Benson was gratified that a buyer picked up one of his pieces for a gift. Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratified
Adjective
  • The day after his rescue, Fish and Wildlife returned the raccoon back to a delighted Combs.
    Michael Collins, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The depth and detail in these new audio editions is unparalleled — listeners are going to be delighted.
    Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Few reality shows have warmed hearts (and satisfied sweet tooths) quite like The Great British Baking Show.
    Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • By show of hands, who's satisfied at this point up to this day with the current administration's reaction to the Epstein case?
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Lincoln coaches were anything but pleased with all the critical calls which seemed to go Mission Viejo’s way.
    Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Archie is carried out to the car in his bed, pleased with his decision.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Melvin had two relievers ready and warmed but stuck with Verlander.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Add chicken back to sauce and cook for 3-5 minutes until chicken is coated and warmed through.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Lee agreed Canto-Osorio did fumble, but was glad to catch a break.
    Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Most pay equity advocates are glad men's earnings have increased, said Katherine Gallagher Robbins, senior research fellow for the National Partnership for Women & Families.
    Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Nadel, who is openly gay, muses on how the deaths of gay men subsidized his easy, happy childhood.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Though Todd and Julie's homecoming was received with overwhelming warmth by the extended Chrisley clan and all their friends, not every member of the core crew is happy with how the pick-up went down.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The actor then humored the crowd with an impression of the old Hollywood mogul recounting his pursuits of a beautiful woman in the Paramount commissary.
    Andrew McGowan, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Colum scoffs at her offer, claiming that their father only humored Ellen.
    Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Audiences quickly attached to the affair, seemingly thrilled by the idea of a second-chance love for two bona fide movie stars in their own right.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Fans will undoubtedly be thrilled to see the literal origins of Claire and Brian, both of whom are essential for bringing the original series story to pass.
    Hunter Ingram, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025

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“Gratified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratified. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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