Gratify Meaning
/ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbTo please.
verbTo make content; to satisfy.
Sentence 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.
The company worked hard to gratify the demands of its customers.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Her kind words always ____ her friends and make them smile.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
It was very nice to finally be able to ____ her curiosity by telling her the secret surprise we had planned.
Word Origin & History
From French gratifier, from Latin grātificō (“to do a favor to, oblige, please, gratify”), from grātus (“kind, pleasing”) + faciō (“to make”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Her kind words always ____ her friends and make them smile.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
It was very nice to finally be able to ____ her curiosity by telling her the secret surprise we had planned.