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grat·i·fy (grăt́ə-fī́)

[Middle English gratifien, to favor, from Latin grātificārī, grātus, pleasing, + -ficārī, -fy.]

transitive verb: -fied, -fy·ing, -fies.

To please or satisfy: His achievement gratified his father. See synonyms at please
To give what is desired to; indulge: gratified her curiosity.
Archaic To reward.

derivatives

grat́i·fíer: noun
grat́i·fýing: adjective
grat́i·fýing·ly: adverb