gratify
Translation
to satisfy, to please, to indulge
Examples
It gratified him to see his work appreciated.
It gratified him to see his work appreciated.
She only seems to gratify her own desires.
She only seems to gratify her own desires.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to please or satisfy (sb.). It gratified him to see his work appreciated.
((sth.)) to satisfy a desire, need, etc. She only seems to gratify her own desires.
Similar Words
Synonyms: satisfy, please, indulge; Antonyms: displease, dissatisfy
Etymology
From Latin 'gratus' (pleasing) + 'facere' (to make), meaning 'to make someone pleased'.
Memory Tips
To 'gratify' is to give someone 'great' feelings.