gratification
noun
grat·i·fi·ca·tion
ˌgra-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
1
: reward, recompense
monetary gratification for a job well done
especially
: gratuity
2
: the act of gratifying : the state of being gratified
the gratification of physical appetites
3
: a source of satisfaction or pleasure
found gratification in getting his novel published
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Examples of gratification in a Sentence
eating good chocolate gives me a sense of intense gratification
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Container gardens offer instant gratification to those who want to enjoy flowers and plants all summer long.
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Suzanne S. Brown, The Denver Post, 14 May 2024
Being able to delay gratification often brings important benefits.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2024
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Suzanne S. Brown, The Denver Post, 14 May 2024
Being able to delay gratification often brings important benefits.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for gratification
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“Gratification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gratification. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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