gratify

CEFRC1

/ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To please someone or satisfy a desire.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To make content; to satisfy.

Examples

  • Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.

  • Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To please.

More examples

In context

  • The company worked hard to gratify the demands of its customers.

  • gratify the critics

  • gratify the voters

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Origin

verb

From French gratifier, from Latin grātificō (“to do a favor to, oblige, please, gratify”), from grātus (“kind, pleasing”) + faciō (“to make”).