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gratifies

|grat-i-fies|

/ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/

(gratify)

to please or satisfy

Base Form	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Adjective	Adverb
gratify	gratifies	gratifies	gratified	gratified	gratifying	gratification	gratifying	gratifyingly

Etymology

Etymology Information

'gratify' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'gratificari', where 'gratus' meant 'pleasing' or 'thankful' and '-ficari' related to 'to do' or 'make'.

Historical Evolution

'gratificari' passed into Old French as 'gratifier' and then into Middle English/Modern English as 'gratify'.

Meaning Changes

Initially it meant 'to do a favor or show kindness' and to bring or cause pleasure; over time it evolved into the current common meanings of 'to please' or 'to satisfy a desire'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

third-person singular present form of 'gratify' (to please or satisfy someone).

She gratifies her guests with warm hospitality.

Synonyms

pleases satisfies delights

Antonyms

dissatisfies disappointsfrustrates

Verb 2

gives pleasure or satisfaction to a desire, need, or appetite; indulges or satisfies (often used of fulfilling a desire or craving).

The rich sauce gratifies his craving for something savory.

Synonyms