1
as in to indulge
to give in to (a desire)
just gratify this one whim of mine
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as in to satisfy
to give satisfaction to
your presence at the holiday table would really gratify your grandmother
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Recent Examples of gratify
Mostly, she’s gratified to be part of something that has a real message at its core.
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Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
That’s why we were gratified to see intensely hydrating new products from the likes of Dior, Augustinus Bader, and Filorga.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
And while the mountain is gratifying enough, Lake Placid is one of the northeast’s most cozy and charming ski towns.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
In its short first-season run, the series succeeds in weaving a remarkable number of ideas together, the bad guys most deserving of comeuppance getting at least something in the ballpark of justice, but potential fans will still be gratified to know that a second season is officially on its way.
—Alexis Gunderson, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
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Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
That’s why we were gratified to see intensely hydrating new products from the likes of Dior, Augustinus Bader, and Filorga.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
And while the mountain is gratifying enough, Lake Placid is one of the northeast’s most cozy and charming ski towns.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
In its short first-season run, the series succeeds in weaving a remarkable number of ideas together, the bad guys most deserving of comeuppance getting at least something in the ballpark of justice, but potential fans will still be gratified to know that a second season is officially on its way.
—Alexis Gunderson, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
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For now, most Syrians seem ready to indulge Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), whose forces swept through the country almost unopposed and seized the capital, Damascus, last weekend from Bashar al-Assad.Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
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Heller’s screenplay adaptation of the 2021 novel by Rachel Yoder indulges the selfish antagonism that Millennial feminists take as their prerogative.Armond White, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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Federal officials said the company must still satisfy certain technical, legal, environmental and financial conditions before the loan is funded.Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Get The Recipe 04 of 18 Steak Taco Salad For a healthier way to satisfy your taco cravings, forgo tortillas and corn chips in favor of spring mix salad greens loaded up with all your favorite fresh Tex-Mex toppings.Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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Here are three cookie recipes that are likely to please even the pickiest eater on your Christmas list.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Complex enough to please any Monk's regular, but still accessible to the hop-haters. 433 Fairmount Ave.; open Thursdays and Fridays 3-10pm, Saturdays 12-10pm, Sundays 12-8pm.Shane Savitsky, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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The 6-year-old then grins, apparently delighted by the news.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The song was just that sensational, not only dazzling those who’d been invested in the back-and-forth from the start, but also delighting casual music fans of all stripes.Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
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Europe is the continent warming the fastest, so the environmental impacts of tourism are very real, and many cruise operators are now choosing to head to the Caribbean instead of Europe, partly due to overcrowding.Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Golden retriever Simba fills the ottoman at my feet and warms my toes with his heavy breath.Gwen Faulkenberry, arkansasonline.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Feldman’s last show had a perfect mix of characters with gray moral centers, enough twists and turns to keep you invested, and enough edge and humor that the heartfelt moments never felt overly saccharine.Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
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So, in the spirit of humoring that little Gremlin, here’s a rundown of some of Pattinson’s most memorable deceptions and dubious claims.Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
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Dodge won't spoil the surprise by confirming if the last one will be based on the Charger or the Challenger (or maybe both), but the evidence suggests the latter is more likely.Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 13 Feb. 2023
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Farmers’ broiler chickens suffocate, and dairy products spoil.Monica Mark, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Feb. 2023
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“Gratify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratify. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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