1
as in to indulge
to give in to (a desire)
just gratify this one whim of mine
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2
as in to satisfy
to give satisfaction to
your presence at the holiday table would really gratify your grandmother
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Recent Examples of gratify
That must be immensely gratifying to Rajaković.
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Eric Koreen, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
To my taste buds, the turkey club was a mindless seek-and-destroy mission — just lacking the gratifying depth of the Italian.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Apr. 2026
If Musk ever reads Maintenance—and much of it seems to have been written with this possibility in mind—he might not be convinced by its arguments, but his ego should be gratified by its tone of unqualified approval.
—Alec Nevala-Lee, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
These little sprinkles of personality are gratifying for viewers, and the show could use its third season to capitalize on the audience’s excitement about what the night shift brings to Pitt.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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Eric Koreen, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
To my taste buds, the turkey club was a mindless seek-and-destroy mission — just lacking the gratifying depth of the Italian.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Apr. 2026
If Musk ever reads Maintenance—and much of it seems to have been written with this possibility in mind—he might not be convinced by its arguments, but his ego should be gratified by its tone of unqualified approval.
—Alec Nevala-Lee, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
These little sprinkles of personality are gratifying for viewers, and the show could use its third season to capitalize on the audience’s excitement about what the night shift brings to Pitt.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratify
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Regulars indulge their bistro swagger with oysters on the half shell, foie gras torchon with fig-pear marmalade, cheese souffle, brown butter skate wing, and a proper steak au poivre.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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These men considered the loss of control that such behavior implied-an animal urge indulged by weak men lacking the courage to fight other men directly-to be shameful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Modern Pentathlon has held a continuous place in the Olympic Games since 1912, constantly evolving over the decades to satisfy the viewing preferences of sports fans around the world.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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Under federal law, Social Security retirement and disability benefits generally cannot be garnished by private creditors to satisfy consumer debts.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Still, a gas tax suspension remains a go-to solution for vote-maximizing politicians eager to please their constituents.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Also new at this Cote is a luxe japchae, whose ingredients are wheeled in on a beautiful cart bearing little bowls—noodles, vegetables julienned to pleasing uniformity, and a frankly enormous portion of sweet Alaskan-king-crab meat.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
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The discovery of a blue octopus about the size of a golf ball has delighted marine biologists and the public with its rarity – and its big-eyed cute factor.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Fun activities with children will delight you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
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Most scientists believe that burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, which remain in the atmosphere, and that these gases trap additional heat, which warms the planet.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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As warming increases sea ice temperatures, the mechanical properties shift in ways that aren’t yet fully understood.—
Deena Theresa,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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Difficult material, yes—but somehow Sandler injects snap and humor into these pages, whether they’re set at the welfare office or on the road in the Dominican Republic, making this a true pleasure to read.—
Nicholas Boggs,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2026
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Kim Kardashian famously donned the classic piece to humor her mother in Khloé and Lamar's wedding special.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
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Culpepper allowed four hits in his two innings of work, including a ninth-inning homer to spoil the shutout, while striking out four to secure the lopsided victory.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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But while unopened alcohol may not spoil, the flavor and color can change for the worse over time.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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“Gratify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratify. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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