1
as in pleases
to give in to (a desire)
just gratify this one whim of mine
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2
as in satisfies
to give satisfaction to
your presence at the holiday table would really gratify your grandmother
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Recent Examples of gratifies
By virtue of its sheer scale, everything that gratifies us about submarine cables feels amplified a hundredfold in 2Africa; the same goes for everything that worries us.
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Samanth Subramanian, The Dial, 14 Oct. 2025
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Cue the rattling of sabers and gnashing of teeth — until a deal is done that pleases (and displeases) both parties.—
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What is the thing that drives them, pleases them, hurts them?—
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Jeep satisfies your typical consumer who is looking for a usable SUV with a decent price point.—
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Readers looking for a fresh experience in the new year are likely to find at least something that satisfies their cravings.—
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As for Princess Lilibet, 4, her mother indulges one of her current interests.—
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The falling soufflé as a symbol of the crumbling hotel is the kind of heavy-handed touch Solnicki rarely indulges.—
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
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Every year, the actor surprises and delights us with her choice of costume, paying homage to Pamela Anderson one year and channeling Queen Amidala the next.—
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Everglades restoration can help fortify the region as the climate warms by carving out space for more freshwater to remain on the landscape.—
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According to Day, Linen has a quiet quality which instantly warms and softens a space while creating a sense of ease and can make a room feel lived in and relaxed while still giving it a polished look.—
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“Gratifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratifies. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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