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单词 gratification
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gratification


grat·i·fy

G0237600 (grăt′ə-fī′)tr.v. grat·i·fied, grat·i·fy·ing, grat·i·fies 1. To please or satisfy: My good grades gratify my parents. See Synonyms at please.2. To give in to (a desire); indulge: He gratified his curiosity by going to the exhibit.3. Archaic To reward.
[Middle English gratifien, to favor, from Latin grātificārī : grātus, pleasing; see gwerə- in Indo-European roots + -ficārī, -fy.]
grat′i·fi·ca′tion (-fĭ-kā′shən) n.grat′i·fi′er n.grat′i·fy′ing adj.grat′i·fy′ing·ly adv.

gratification

(ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən) n1. the act of gratifying or the state of being gratified2. something that gratifies3. an obsolete word for gratuity

grat•i•fi•ca•tion

(ˌgræt ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən)

n. 1. the state of being gratified. 2. something that gratifies; source of pleasure or satisfaction. 3. the act of gratifying. 4. Archaic. a recompense. [1590–1600; < Latin]
Thesaurus
Noun1.gratification - state of being gratified or satisfied; "dull repetitious work gives no gratification"; "to my immense gratification he arrived on time"satisfactionemotional state, spirit - the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection); "his emotional state depended on her opinion"; "he was in good spirits"; "his spirit rose"quality of life - your personal satisfaction (or dissatisfaction) with the cultural or intellectual conditions under which you live (as distinct from material comfort); "the new art museum is expected to improve the quality of life"comfort - satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing; "his friendship was a comfort"; "a padded chair was one of the room's few comforts"
2.gratification - the act or an instance of satisfyingsatisfaction - act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite; "the satisfaction of their demand for better services"satiation - the act of achieving full gratificationhead trip, self-gratification - the act of satisfying your own desires and giving yourself pleasurehumoring, indulging, pampering, indulgence - the act of indulging or gratifying a desirepleasing - the act of one who pleases

gratification

noun1. satisfaction, delight, pleasure, joy, thrill, relish, enjoyment, glee, kick or kicks (informal) Eventually they recognised him, much to his gratification.
satisfaction pain, disappointment, frustration, sorrow, dissatisfaction
2. indulgence, satisfaction, fulfilment the gratification of his every whim
indulgence control, discipline, frustration, restraint, denial
Translations
soddisfazionegratificazione

gratification


gratification

the process of satisfying needs or goals, and the state of satisfaction which results from the fulfilment of such needs or goals.

Gratification


Related to Gratification: Instant gratification

GRATIFICATION. A reward given voluntarily for some service or benefit rendered, without being requested so to do, either expressly or by implication.

gratification


Related to gratification: Instant gratification
  • noun

Synonyms for gratification

noun satisfaction

Synonyms

  • satisfaction
  • delight
  • pleasure
  • joy
  • thrill
  • relish
  • enjoyment
  • glee
  • kick or kicks

Antonyms

  • pain
  • disappointment
  • frustration
  • sorrow
  • dissatisfaction

noun indulgence

Synonyms

  • indulgence
  • satisfaction
  • fulfilment

Antonyms

  • control
  • discipline
  • frustration
  • restraint
  • denial

Synonyms for gratification

noun state of being gratified or satisfied

Synonyms

  • satisfaction

Related Words

  • emotional state
  • spirit
  • quality of life
  • comfort

noun the act or an instance of satisfying

Related Words

  • satisfaction
  • satiation
  • head trip
  • self-gratification
  • humoring
  • indulging
  • pampering
  • indulgence
  • pleasing
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