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gratify

verb

ˈgra-tə-ˌfī

Definition of gratify

as in to indulge

to give in to (a desire) just gratify this one whim of mine

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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 Still, it’s been gratifying to see both Americans and foreigners try not only yerba mate, but even drinks Cafe Corazon made specifically for the teams that played in Kansas City. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 July 2026 The novel plot is intricately structured and gratifying while the animation — which dips into various styles including impressionism — invites you into an awe-inspiring alternative world. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 What surprises me, actually, is – not surprises me, but what gratifies me is that Iranian attacks have been – not been larger or more capable. — CBS News, 12 July 2026 From the gratifying casual exchanges being experienced by anyone going to Fan Fest, getting on the KC Streetcar, happening upon visitors in restaurants or attending satellite festivities. — Vahe Gregorian july 4, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gratify

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Written to indulge superfans, the movie also makes sure to not lose the general audience.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026
Whether the race ever happens, the idea is pure Shaq, a celebrity who's renowned for indulging his passions, of which cars are near the top of the list.

— Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of indulge

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Spurred by tech giants’ insatiable appetite for computing power to dominate frontier models, the unprecedented global expansion of AI infrastructure has created demand so enormous that no single country can satisfy it.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
The bottom line Creditors may ultimately be paid from the value of a deceased person's home in certain circumstances, and an estate may need to sell the property if there aren't enough other assets to satisfy valid claims.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of satisfy

Verb

For families Apart from the family-sized villa estates and kid-friendly menus, Nihi has a host of activities that will please even the youngest beach bums.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
Nostalgic without being at all reactionary, Mitchell’s riotously crowd-pleasing blockbuster takes both of Greg and Denise’s conflicting wishes to heart.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of please

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Fantastic Fest, the most reliably eclectic and unapologetically strange American film festival on the fall calendar, has unveiled a lineup that promises to delight any cinephile whose tastes lie outside the conventional.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026
Good stories may delight or entertain, anger or outrage, surprise or shock.

— Greg Borowski, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of delight

Verb

Difficult material, yes—but somehow Sandler injects snap and humor into these pages, whether they’re set at the welfare office or on the road in the Dominican Republic, making this a true pleasure to read.

— Nicholas Boggs, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
Just as the story mines humor from the collision of old-fashioned ways with a modern frankness, Paul’s score combines the appeal of jaunty golden-age sounds with a freshness that feels present day.

— Naveen Kumar, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026

Definition of humor

Verb

At these deep-sea mineral formations, a rich chemical brew, warmed by volcanic activity, spills out over the ocean floor.

— Philip Ball, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
Winter is the fastest-warming season for most of the US, according to an analysis from the non-profit research group Climate Central.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of warm

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The Yankees, meanwhile, didn’t score again after Grisham’s homer, continuing an extended stretch that has seen the Bombers’ lifeless lineup repeatedly spoil stellar starting pitching.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
Lake Nona turns the ball over on downs after a bad snap spoiled what looked like a promising drive.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of spoil

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