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
And that is gratifying after two episodes of somewhat dull table-setting.
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Florsheim said that while he would have been gratified with a not guilty verdict, the result would have just applied to Shorewood.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The show can be funny, the camaraderie among the characters is gratifying, and the doctors are extraordinarily good-looking in the way only TV doctors can be.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
And the coach was deeply gratified to witness a step in the quarterback’s development unlike any other.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Florsheim said that while he would have been gratified with a not guilty verdict, the result would have just applied to Shorewood.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The show can be funny, the camaraderie among the characters is gratifying, and the doctors are extraordinarily good-looking in the way only TV doctors can be.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
And the coach was deeply gratified to witness a step in the quarterback’s development unlike any other.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratify
Verb
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The elder Junod gave off mixed messages, abusing his long-suffering wife while indulging his gifted son.—
Hamilton Cain,
Time,
3 Mar. 2026
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There’s a conversation for Nebraska worth indulging this spring.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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For Kelce, the most poetic ending, and likely the only truly satisfying one, would be to become part of Reid’s fourth Super Bowl-winning team — a monumental task, especially after the team’s decline last season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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The protein helps satisfy hunger, and the probiotics support gut health.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
10 Mar. 2026
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This crowd-favorite combination is sure to please adults and children alike at your holiday gathering.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Lasagna never fails to please, but its preparation — and storage of leftovers — can be a hassle.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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From buttery, tender shortbread, to sandwich cookies with seasonal jam, our collection of spring cookies is bound to delight.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Multiple wines Fifteen red wines representing multiple regions will delight wine aficionados.—
Terry Hagerty,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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The neck opening is slightly wider than some of its counterparts, which allows for better airflow amid warming temps.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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There is also a good deal of fog developing in areas where rain isn't falling, and the fog and low visibility will continue to impact us into the weekend as temperatures try to warm.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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This gulf has long been a source of misunderstandings, superiority complexes and also humor.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
26 Nov. 2025
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Even House Speaker Mike Johnson, who otherwise has humored Trump at every turn, has expressed revulsion at the idea of a pardon.—
Robin Abcarian,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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South Florida’s bar scene is constantly spoiling us.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Rancidity occurs when naturally occurring fats in the flour oxidize, like how olive oil can spoil.—
Amy Sherman,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Gratify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratify. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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