Gratify: meaning, definitions and examples
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gratify
[ ˈɡræt.ɪ.faɪ ]
in a positive way
To give pleasure or satisfaction to; to make happy or satisfied. It often involves fulfilling someone's desires or wishes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The delicious meal gratified our taste buds.
- She felt gratified by the recognition she received for her hard work.
in a negative way
To indulge someone's desires at the expense of one's own principles or well-being.
Synonyms
cater to, pander, yield to
Examples of usage
- He gratified his boss's unethical requests to keep his job.
- She gratified her child's every whim, leading to spoiled behavior.
Translations
Translations of the word "gratify" in other languages:
🇵🇹 satisfazer
🇮🇳 संतुष्ट करना
🇩🇪 befriedigen
🇮🇩 memuaskan
🇺🇦 задовольняти
🇵🇱 zadowalać
🇯🇵 満足させる
🇫🇷 satisfaire
🇪🇸 satisfacer
🇹🇷 tatmin etmek
🇰🇷 만족시키다
🇸🇦 إرضاء
🇨🇿 uspokojit
🇸🇰 uspokojiť
🇨🇳 满足
🇸🇮 zadovoljiti
🇮🇸 fullnægja
🇰🇿 қанағаттандыру
🇬🇪 დააკმაყოფილოს
🇦🇿 qane etmək
🇲🇽 satisfacer
Word origin
The word 'gratify' originated from the Latin word 'gratificari', which means 'to please or oblige'. It entered the English language in the 16th century. The concept of gratification has been a fundamental aspect of human psychology, as it relates to the fulfillment of desires and the pursuit of happiness. Throughout history, the idea of gratifying oneself or others has been explored in various philosophical and psychological contexts.