Gratify — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈgra-tə-ˌfī/ grat·i·fy

Meaning & Definition of Gratify

Gratify (verb)

  1. to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
  2. to give in to, indulge, satisfy
  3. remunerate, reward

Gratify (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give in to (a desire)

    "just gratify this one whim of mine"

    similar: cater (to), humor, indulge
    related: bask, luxuriate, revel, wallow, coddle, mollycoddle, pamper, spoil, delight, please, pleasure, sate, satiate, satisfy
    near: bridle, check, constrain, curb, inhibit, restrain, stifle

  2. to give satisfaction to

    "your presence at the holiday table would really gratify your grandmother"

    similar: agree (with), content, delight, feast, gas (slang), glad (archaic), gladden, please, pleasure, rejoice, satisfy, suit, warm
    related: appease, mollify, pacify, placate, soothe, assuage, quench, sate, satiate, excite, tickle, titillate, amuse, divert, entertain, treat, captivate, charm, galvanize, thrill, calm, comfort, cater (to), humor, indulge, coddle, mollycoddle, pamper, spoil
    opposite: displease
    near: aggravate, annoy, bother, bug, chafe, cross, exasperate, gall, get, grate, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve, perturb, pique, put out, ruffle, vex, anger, enrage, incense, inflame, infuriate, madden, outrage, rankle, rile, roil, steam up, provoke, rouse, agitate, distress, disturb, fret, upset, harass, harry, pester, affront, insult, offend

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Gratify

The most common words with a similar meaning to Gratify:

Slang: gas
Archaic: glad
cater (to), humor, indulge, agree (with), content, delight, feast, gladden, please, pleasure, rejoice, satisfy, suit, warm

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Gratify

Words with the opposite meaning of Gratify:

displease

Related Words for Gratify

bask, luxuriate, revel, wallow, coddle, mollycoddle, pamper, spoil, sate, satiate, appease, mollify, pacify, placate, soothe, assuage, quench, excite, tickle, titillate, amuse, divert, entertain, treat, captivate, charm, galvanize, thrill, calm, comfort

Near Antonyms of Gratify

bridle, check, constrain, curb, inhibit, restrain, stifle, aggravate, annoy, bother, bug, chafe, cross, exasperate, gall, get, grate, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve, perturb, pique, put out, ruffle, vex, anger, enrage, incense, inflame

Word Forms of Gratify

Inflections: gratified, gratifying

Origin & Etymology of Gratify

Middle French gratifier, from Latin gratificari to show kindness to, from gratus + -ificari, passive of -ificare -ify

First known use: 1539

Frequently Asked Questions about Gratify

What does "Gratify" mean?

"Gratify" means to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to. As a verb, it is defined as: to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Gratify"?

Other words for "Gratify" include cater (to), humor, indulge, agree (with), content, delight, feast and gas. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Gratify" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Gratify"?

There are 46 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Gratify". Common alternatives include cater (to), humor, indulge, agree (with), content, delight, feast, gas, glad and gladden.

What is the opposite of "Gratify"?

Antonyms of "Gratify" include displease. Near antonyms include bridle, check, constrain and curb.

How do you use "Gratify" in a sentence?

Examples of "Gratify" in a sentence: "just gratify this one whim of mine"; "your presence at the holiday table would really gratify your grandmother".

Is "Gratify" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Gratify" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Gratify"?

"Gratify" is pronounced /ˈgra-tə-ˌfī/ and divided into syllables as grat·i·fy.

What is the origin of the word "Gratify"?

"Gratify" comes from Middle French gratifier, from Latin gratificari to show kindness to, from gratus + -ificari, passive of -ificare -ify. First known use: 1539.