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to gratify
01
to give a person happiness, fulfillment, or satisfaction
Transitive: to gratify sb
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
action verb
regular
present tense
gratify
3rd person singular
gratifies
present participle
gratifying
past simple
gratified
past participle
gratified
Examples
The surprise party was planned to gratify her on her birthday and make her feel special.
02
to fulfill or satisfy a desire, craving, or need
Transitive: to gratify a wish or desire
Examples
The rich dessert gratified her craving for something sweet.
Lexical Tree
gratified
gratifying
gratify
