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gratify
gratify /ˈɡræt.ɪ.faɪ/ aep /ˈɡræt̬.ə-/ verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for gratify
► F0 to please someone, or to satisfy a wish or need: » We were gratified by the response to our appeal.» [+ to infinitive] He was gratified to see how well his students had done.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing pleasuregratification /ˌɡræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ aep /ˌɡræt̬.ə-/ noun [U]
► F0» sexual gratification» Some people expect instant gratification (= to get what they want immediately).Thesaurus+: ↑Pleasure and happiness |