gratify
/ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/
grat · i · fy
ˈɡræt · ɪ · faɪ
English Definition
v. please or satisfy
Significado en Español
satisfacer, complacer
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm hài lòng, làm thỏa mãn
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Example Sentence
The praise gratified him.
称赞让他高兴。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
grat(pleasure)+ify(verb).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the synonym for “gratify” as it is used in the sentence: “Seeing the joy on her friend’s face was enough to gratify her efforts.”
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A
Satisfy
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B
Confuse
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C
Ignore
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D
Annoy
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A — Satisfy.
“gratify” means v. please or satisfy
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
It would truly ______ her parents to see her finally graduate.
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A
disappoint
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B
annoy
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C
gratify
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D
displease
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C — gratify.
“gratify” means v. please or satisfy
Common questions about “gratify”
What does “gratify” mean?
gratify — v. please or satisfy. In Chinese: 使满意，使高兴.
How do you pronounce “gratify”?
gratify is pronounced /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: grat · i · fy.
How do you use “gratify” in a sentence?
The praise gratified him. (称赞让他高兴。)
What are synonyms for “gratify”?
please, satisfy — all close in meaning to gratify (v. please or satisfy).
Is “gratify” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. gratify appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “gratify”?
grat(pleasure)+ify(verb).
