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- [grat-uh-fahy]
- /ˈgræt əˌfaɪ/
- /ˈɡræt.ɪ.faɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [grat-uh-fahy]
- /ˈgræt əˌfaɪ/
Definitions of gratify word
- verb with object gratify to give pleasure to (a person or persons) by satisfying desires or humoring inclinations or feelings: Her praise will gratify all who worked so hard to earn it. 1
- verb with object gratify to satisfy; indulge; humor, as one's desires or appetites. 1
- verb with object gratify Obsolete. to reward; remunerate. 1
- noun gratify Give (someone) pleasure or satisfaction. 1
- transitive verb gratify please, satisfy 1
- verb gratify If you are gratified by something, it gives you pleasure or satisfaction. 0
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Origin of gratify
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English gratifien < Latin grātificāre, equivalent to grāt(us) pleasing + -i- -i- + -ficāre -fy
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Parts of speech for Gratify
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gratify popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gratify
verb gratify
- delight — Delight is a feeling of very great pleasure.
- please — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
- thrill — to affect with a sudden wave of keen emotion or excitement, as to produce a tremor or tingling sensation through the body.
- baby — A baby is a very young child, especially one that cannot yet walk or talk.
- humor — hacker humour
Antonyms for gratify
verb gratify
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- annoy — If someone or something annoys you, it makes you fairly angry and impatient.
- disappoint — to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of: His gross ingratitude disappointed us.
- frustrate — to make (plans, efforts, etc.) worthless or of no avail; defeat; nullify: The student's indifference frustrated the teacher's efforts to help him.
- offend — to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in: Even the hint of prejudice offends me.
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