gratify (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/
Definition
To please or satisfy someone, or to satisfy a desire or need.
Examples
The success of the project was enough to gratify the entire team.
He was gratified by the public's positive response to his latest book.
She found it difficult to gratify all of her children's demands.
How to Use gratify
- gratify someone (collocation)
- To please or satisfy a person. — "The unexpected bonus was enough to gratify him for the extra hours he worked."
- gratify a desire (collocation)
- To fulfill a wish or need. — "The company's new product line aims to gratify the growing demand for sustainable options."
- gratify a need (collocation)
- To satisfy a requirement or necessity. — "The charity works to gratify the basic needs of homeless individuals."
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