gratify
/ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/
Meanings
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Verb
Provide pleasure or satisfaction, especially to someone's desires, needs, or wants.
- "The students were gratified by the teacher's praise."
- "He was gratified to learn that he had been promoted."
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Verb
Make someone happy or content by fulfilling their wishes or meeting their needs.
- "She was gratified when her son finally admitted his mistake."
- "The customer was gratified by the excellent service."
Antonyms
anger , disquiet , fluster
Synonyms
gladden
Rhymes
Words rhyming with gratifyfrustrate , create , venerate , generate
Variants
List of all variants of gratify that leads to same resultgratified , gratifies , gratify , gratifying
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French gratifier, from grat, gracious + -ifier, -ify
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word 'gratify' first appeared in English in the 15th century.
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The term 'gratuitous' comes from the Latin root gratia, which is related to 'gratify'. 'Gratuitous' means 'given freely, without charge'.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Satisfaction: A feeling of contentment or happiness, often as a result of having one's needs or desires met.
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Pleasure: A feeling of enjoyment or happiness, often derived from sensory experiences or the fulfillment of desires.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'gratify' has been used to describe the satisfaction of characters' desires or the pleasure derived from accomplishments. In art, the concept of gratification can be seen in works that depict the fulfillment of human desires or the pleasure derived from sensory experiences.
How to Memorize "gratify"
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visualize
- Visualize the act of providing pleasure or satisfaction to someone, such as a smile on their face or a contented expression.
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associate
- Associate the word 'gratify' with feelings of pleasure, happiness, or contentment.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'gratify' comes from the roots 'grace' and '-ify', which can help you remember the meaning of the word.
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