verb
gratify
GRAT-uh-fye/ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/
To please or satisfy someone by fulfilling a desire or need.
The strawberry cake gratifies the older man, who smiles after tasting it.
Etymology
The combination of “pleasing” and “make or do” underlies the idea of doing someone a favor. That sense developed into giving someone pleasure or satisfaction.
In context
Alexander seemed disposed to gratify the love of Adventure which his army felt by introducing them to a novel scene of danger
More examples
- It gratifies me to see you doing so well.
- The detailed explanation gratified his curiosity.
- She volunteers to gratify her need to help others.
Forms
gratify · gratifies · gratified · gratifying
gratification noun — Pleasure gained from fulfilling a desire.