transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈgra-tə-ˌfī ]
transitive verb
( -fied ; -fy·ing )
Etymology: Middle French gratifier, from Latin gratificari to show kindness to, from gratus + -ificari, passive of -ificare -ify
Date: 1539
1. archaic : remunerate , reward
2. : to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
it gratified him to have his wife wear jewels — Willa Cather
3. : to give in to : indulge , satisfy
gratify a whim