ˈgrad.əˌfī, -atə- transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-es )
Etymology: Middle French gratifier, from Latin gratificari, from gratus pleasing, grateful + -ificari -ify — more at grace
1.
a. obsolete : to show gratitude to (a person) or for (as a service) : requite
b. archaic : remunerate , fee
2. : to give or be a source of pleasure or satisfaction to
beauty gratifies the eye
as
a. : to confer a favor on : oblige
the rulers gratified the people with subsidies and circuses
b. : to give rein to : indulge
determined to gratify his whim
3. obsolete
a. : to receive or greet with pleasure : welcome
b. : grace , adorn
Synonyms: see please