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/ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/ · grat·i·fay
verb
  1. To please. Her smile would gratify her parents after a good report card.
  2. To make content; to satisfy. Eating her favorite dessert would gratify her sweet tooth.
verb
  1. To give pleasure or satisfaction to. The news of her acceptance gratified her family.
Did you know? The word 'gratify' has been used in various contexts, including literature and poetry, to convey the idea of pleasing or satisfying someone's desires or emotions.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026