<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object)<ul><li>to give pleasure to (a person or persons) by satisfying desires or humoring inclinations or feelings: Her praise will gratify all who worked so hard to earn it.</li><li>to satisfy; indulge; humor, as one's desires or appetites.</li><li>(Obsolete) to reward; remunerate.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>gladden</li><li>delight</li><li>please</li></ul>