Definition of: gratify

(grat′ə·fī) v.t. ·fied, ·fy·ing
1. To give pleasure or satisfaction to.
2. To satisfy or indulge, as a desire or need.
3. Obs. To reward. See synonyms under ENTERTAIN, INDULGE, REJOICE. [<MF gratifier <L gratificari <gratus pleasing + facere make]
—grat′i·fi′er noun
—grat′i·fy′ing·ly adverb