1
as in to indulge
to give in to (a desire)
just gratify this one whim of mine
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2
as in to satisfy
to give satisfaction to
your presence at the holiday table would really gratify your grandmother
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Recent Examples of gratify
She was especially gratified while working in Pisgah, the first national forest created from private lands purchased under the Weeks Act, which was signed in 1911, to protect watersheds and coördinate fire protection in the eastern United States.
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Peter Slevin, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2025
The production of such a fun and poignant piece is gratifying.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
But Pelle has always been about the future, and that made Monday gratifying in its own way, even without an impact on the rotation.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
Nonetheless, Sunday was a night of American Dreams fulfilled, and of several gratifying historic firsts.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
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Peter Slevin, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2025
The production of such a fun and poignant piece is gratifying.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
But Pelle has always been about the future, and that made Monday gratifying in its own way, even without an impact on the rotation.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
Nonetheless, Sunday was a night of American Dreams fulfilled, and of several gratifying historic firsts.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratify
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In any event, a square between the sun and your celestial ruler, Mars, on April 20, creates tension between your desire to indulge and have fun versus the reality of your financial responsibilities.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The pet-friendly hotel indulges guests with a rooftop terrace, a library bar, and accommodations that range from cozy rooms to three-bedroom suites.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2025
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During a hearing on Monday, Sweeney expressed skepticism that the 24 hours notice that the administration had pledged to provide would satisfy the U.S. Supreme Court's April 7 order requiring migrants be given the opportunity to challenge their removals in court.—
Luc Cohen,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Each sandwich is crafted with 100 percent real butter, the best real cheese, fresh-baked bread and real garlic for a crispy, cheesy, satisfying bite every time.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Glasner refused to change his team significantly for fear of negative consequences, but he would have been pleased by Kamada and Justin Devenny’s impact.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Google struggled to find a solution that pleased everyone.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2025
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Founded in 1970 by Erwin Little and his wife, Diane, the family-run business has delighted generations with its handcrafted, high-quality chocolates.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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The video has delighted internet users, leading to more than 621,300 views and 48,500 likes on TikTok at the time of writing.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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These points of no return are specific moments when the planet has warmed so much that certain effects become irreversible.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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These particles can not only affect human health and safety, but can also affect the weather and climate by cooling or warming the Earth as well as enhancing or preventing cloud formation.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Analysis: Moscow sees economic and geopolitical benefits in humoring Trump’s push for a cease-fire, our Moscow bureau chief Anton Troianovski writes.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel, who has hosted the Oscars four times, injected some late-night wars humor into his reaction to Conan O’Brien’s debut as Oscar host.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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Dodge won't spoil the surprise by confirming if the last one will be based on the Charger or the Challenger (or maybe both), but the evidence suggests the latter is more likely.—
Jack Fitzgerald,
Car and Driver,
13 Feb. 2023
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Farmers’ broiler chickens suffocate, and dairy products spoil.—
Monica Mark,
The Christian Science Monitor,
10 Feb. 2023
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“Gratify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratify. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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