gratify — to give somebody pleasure or satisfaction; to satisfy a wish or desire
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give somebody pleasure or satisfaction; to satisfy a wish or desire
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/
Korean meaning: 만족시키다, 기쁘게 하다, 욕구를 충족시키다
Korean pronunciation: **그래**티파이
Example Sentences
- The chef was gratified when the food critic gave his restaurant five stars.
- Nothing gratifies a cat more than knocking expensive items off tables.
- His promotion gratified his parents' long-held expectations.
gratify
VERB//ˈɡrætɪfaɪ//
to give somebody pleasure or satisfaction; to satisfy a wish or desire
Satisfying someone's desire brings joy
Clarify the mystery to gratify and satisfy!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'gratifier', derived from Latin 'gratificari', combining 'gratus' (pleasing, agreeable) and 'facere' (to make or do). The word entered English in the 16th century.
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📝Examples
“The chef was gratified when the food critic gave his restaurant five stars.”
“Nothing gratifies a cat more than knocking expensive items off tables.”
“His promotion gratified his parents' long-held expectations.”
“The teacher was gratified to see her former student become a successful scientist.”
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