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Meaning of gratify
to give someone pleasure or satisfaction
Etymology of gratify
The word "gratify" comes from the Latin "gratificari", which means "to show gratitude" or "to give pleasure", derived from "gratia", meaning "favor" or "gratitude"
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to convey the idea of giving pleasure or satisfaction
Synonyms
satisfy
please
delight
thrill
entertain
amuse
charm
enchant
captivate
fascinate
intrigue
interest
engage
absorb
enthrall
beguile
mesmerize
hypnotize
dazzle
impress
flatter
pamper
indulge
spoil
cater
fulfill
meet
content
appease
placate
mollify
soothe
calm
comfort
reassure
console
alleviate
mitigate
satiate
sate
Definitions
- To give someone pleasure or satisfaction, especially by fulfilling a desire or need
- * To make someone feel pleased or satisfied with something
Usage Examples
- The news of her promotion helped to gratify her desire for success
- * The delicious cake was sure to gratify anyone's sweet tooth
- * The company's new policy aims to gratify the needs of its customers
Antonyms
disappoint
displease
frustrate
annoy
irritate
infuriate
enrage
anger
vex
disturb
trouble
worry
upset
depress
sadden
dismay
dishearten
discourage
disillusion
dissatisfy
disgust
repel
repulse
offend