gratify

//ˈɡrætɪfaɪ//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
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Verb

gratifyInfinitive
gratifyPresent tense
gratifiedPast tense
gratifiedPast participle
gratifyingPresent participle
gratifiesThird-person singular
1

To give pleasure or satisfaction to someone.

It gratified me to see my students succeed.

2

To satisfy or indulge a desire, need, or feeling.

She gratified her curiosity by reading the entire book.

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