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Synonyms
grat·i·fy (grăt́ə-fī́)

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

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

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

derivatives

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