gratify

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Pronunciation

/ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/(GRAT-ih-fy)

Part of speech

verbformal

Chinese

使满足；使高兴（满足愿望或需求）

Definition

To give pleasure or satisfaction; to fulfill a desire.

Word family

  • gratification/ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/(n)满足
  • gratifying/ˈɡrætɪfaɪɪŋ/(adj)令人满意的
  • gratified/ˈɡrætɪfaɪd/(adj)感到满意的

Collocations

  • gratify a desire
  • instant gratification
  • deeply gratified
  • gratifying result

Examples

  1. 1.It was gratifying to see the students succeed. (satisfying)
  2. 2.He seeks instant gratification rather than long-term rewards. (immediate pleasure)

Synonyms

  • satisfy/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/— meet a need, neutral
  • please/pliːz/— make happy, simpler
  • indulge/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/— satisfy a desire, often excessive

Etymology

from Latin "gratificare" = to do a favor — "gratus" (pleasing) + "facere" (to make)