gratify

A verb meaning to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone, or to fulfill a desire or need.

ruГлагол, означающий доставлять удовольствие или удовлетворение кому-либо, или удовлетворять желание или потребность.esVerbo que significa complacer o dar satisfacción a alguien, o satisfacer un deseo o necesidad.frVerbe signifiant procurer du plaisir ou de la satisfaction à quelqu'un, ou satisfaire un désir ou un besoin.deVerb, das bedeutet, jemandem Freude oder Befriedigung zu bereiten oder ein Verlangen, einen Wunsch zu erfüllen.ptVerbo que significa proporcionar prazer ou satisfação a alguém, ou atender a um desejo ou necessidade.zh动词，表示使某人感到愉快或满足，或满足某种欲望、需要。arفعل يعني إسعاد شخص أو إرضاءه، أو تلبية رغبته أو حاجته.

1. Give pleasure or satisfaction B2 formal

   To give someone pleasure or satisfaction, often by fulfilling a desire or need.

   • The good news gratified her immensely.
   • He was gratified by the warm reception he received.
   • It gratifies me to see my students succeed.

   ruДоставлять удовольствиеesDar placer o satisfacciónfrCombler de plaisir ou de satisfactiondeVergnügen bereitenptSatisfazerzh使满足arإسعاد وإرضاء

   Synonyms: delightfulfillgladdenindulgepleasesatisfy

   Antonyms: annoydispleasedissatisfyfrustrateirritateoffendvex

2. Indulge or satisfy a desire B2 formal

   To satisfy a desire, whim, or appetite, often in a self-indulgent way.

   • She gratified her curiosity by reading the secret letter.
   • He gratified his hunger with a large meal.
   • They gratified their thirst for adventure by traveling the world.

   ruУдовлетворить желаниеessatisfacer un deseofrSatisfaire un désirdeEin Verlangen befriedigenptSatisfazer um desejozh满足欲望arإرضاء الرغبة

   Synonyms: appeasefulfillhumorindulgepleasesatisfy

   Antonyms: curbdenydisappointdissatisfyfrustraterefuserestrainthwartwithhold

• gratified past participle
• gratified past simple
• gratifying present participle
• gratifies third person singular