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gratification

gra·ti·fi·cation

UK/ˌɡɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ US/ˌɡrætʌfʌˈkeɪʃʌn/ uncommon

noun

1.

state of being gratified; great satisfaction

  • “dull repetitious work gives no gratification”
  • “to my immense gratification he arrived on time”
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2.

the act or an instance of satisfying

Origin

From Latin grātificātiō either directly or through Middle French gratification, from Latin grātificō (“to do a favor to, oblige, please, gratify”), from grātus (“kind, pleasing”) + faciō (“to make”).

Phrases

  • oral gratification

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