gratify

 
Pronunciation: /ˈgratɪfʌɪ/

verb (gratifies, gratifying, gratified)

[with object]
  • give (someone) pleasure or satisfaction: she was gratified to see the shock in Jim’s eyes (as adjective gratifying) the results were gratifying
  • indulge or satisfy (a desire): not all the sexual impulses can be gratified

Derivatives

gratifier

noun

gratifyingly

adverb

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'make pleasing'): from French gratifier or Latin gratificari 'give or do as a favour', from gratus 'pleasing, thankful'