1
as in to indulge
to give in to (a desire)
just gratify this one whim of mine
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2
as in to satisfy
to give satisfaction to
your presence at the holiday table would really gratify your grandmother
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This was especially gratifying given that the Orion Television series had been canceled in 1983 and only landed a renewal following an extensive letter-writing campaign staged by fans.
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Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 June 2024
For now, though, he has been gratified by the reception for what is already available.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 17 May 2024
Both said they were gratified to have made a difference, particularly during a time when law enforcement has been changing rapidly.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2024
But Handler says he’s gratified by early responses he’s gotten from sharing his story.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
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Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 June 2024
For now, though, he has been gratified by the reception for what is already available.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 17 May 2024
Both said they were gratified to have made a difference, particularly during a time when law enforcement has been changing rapidly.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2024
But Handler says he’s gratified by early responses he’s gotten from sharing his story.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
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“Gratify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratify. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.
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