- gratifies
- grat·i·fy || 'grætɪfaɪ v. satisfy, please, fulfill, gladden, delight
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grat´i|fy´ing|ly — grat|i|fy «GRAT uh fy», transitive verb, fied, fy|ing. 1. to give pleasure to; please: »Praise gratifies most people. SYNONYM(S): delight. 2. to give satisfaction to; satisfy; indulge: » … Useful english dictionary
grat´i|fi´er — grat|i|fy «GRAT uh fy», transitive verb, fied, fy|ing. 1. to give pleasure to; please: »Praise gratifies most people. SYNONYM(S): delight. 2. to give satisfaction to; satisfy; indulge: » … Useful english dictionary
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