gratify
/ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/
Group 15Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To give someone pleasure or satisfaction GRE
Example in Context
It gratified the retiring professor to see her former students thriving in careers that spanned continents and disciplines.
Synonyms
pleasesatisfydelight
Etymology
To give pleasure or satisfaction to someone.
- gratus (Latin) — pleasing
Memory Aid
🥧Sounds like “gravy pie”
Imagine a GRAVY PIE that makes everyone who eats it squeal in delight!
Visual Association
😊A person enjoying a huge slice of pie, their face lighting up with joy.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “gratify” mean on the GRE?
gratify (verb) means “To give someone pleasure or satisfaction”. It gratified the retiring professor to see her former students thriving in careers that spanned continents and disciplines.
How to remember “gratify” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “gratify” sounds like “gravy pie”. Imagine a GRAVY PIE that makes everyone who eats it squeal in delight!
What are synonyms for “gratify”?
Common synonyms: please, satisfy, delight.