gratify

• Verbo que significa proporcionar prazer ou satisfação a alguém, ou atender a um desejo ou necessidade.

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

1. Give pleasure or satisfactionB2formal

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

   Satisfazer

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

   Sinônimosdelightfulfillgladdenindulgepleasesatisfy

   Antônimosannoydispleasedissatisfyfrustrateirritateoffendvex

2. Indulge or satisfy a desireB2formal

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

   Satisfazer um desejo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosappeasefulfillhumorindulgepleasesatisfy

   Antônimoscurbdenydisappointdissatisfyfrustraterefuserestrainthwartwithhold