gratify
/ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #6850 in the learning path
使高兴；使满意
Definitions
v. to give someone pleasure or satisfaction
使高兴；使满意
v. to satisfy a desire or need
满足欲望或需求
Example
Your kind words will gratify everyone who helped today.
你的暖心话会让今天所有帮忙的人感到欣慰。
Policies that gratify immediate consumer desires may conflict with the need to protect resources for future generations.
满足消费者眼前欲望的政策，可能与为后代保护资源的需要相冲突。
Collocations
- gratify a desire
- gratify curiosity
- be gratified by
Word family
- gratification (n.)
- gratifying (adj.)
- gratified (adj.)
Synonyms
- please
- satisfy
Antonyms
- displease
- dissatisfy
Usage tip
较正式；常用be gratified by表示因某事欣慰。
FAQ
- What does gratify mean?
- to give someone pleasure or satisfaction to satisfy a desire or need
- How is gratify pronounced?
- UK /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/, US /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
