gratification

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of satisfying a desire or need, especially one of an emotional or physical nature.

  - "The child's gratification was seeing his parents happy after a long day."
  - "The success of the project brought great gratification to the team."
  - "His gratification came from helping others in need."

• Noun

  A state of pleasure or contentment.

  - "The dog's wagging tail was a sign of its gratification."
  - "The artist found great gratification in creating beautiful art."
  - "She took pleasure in the simple things in life, finding gratification in the smallest moments."

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Synonyms

delight , enjoyment , fruition , gladness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gratification
frustration , creation , station , nation , vacation

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Variants

List of all variants of gratification that leads to same result
gratification , gratifications , self-gratification , self-gratifications

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'gratificare,' meaning 'to make grateful.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'gratification' contains the Latin root 'grat,' which means 'thankful.'

2. In psychology, gratification delay refers to the ability to delay gratification in order to receive a greater reward later.

3. The term 'gratuitous' means given freely, without compensation or expectation of reward, which can be seen as a form of immediate gratification.

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Related Concepts

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1. Satisfaction: A feeling of contentment or pleasure, often used interchangeably with gratification.

2. Reward: A thing given in recognition of service, merit, or achievement, often used as a form of gratification.

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Culture

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In literature, gratification is often used to describe the emotional satisfaction or pleasure that characters experience. In art, it can be depicted through various forms such as a smile, a contented expression, or a peaceful scene. In music, it can be expressed through melodic and harmonically satisfying resolutions.

How to Memorize "gratification"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person feeling happy and content, perhaps with a smile on their face or a warm feeling in their chest.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gratification' with words like 'pleasure,' 'contentment,' or 'satisfaction'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin root 'gratificare' and the meaning 'to make grateful'.

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