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gratification

Pronunciation: /ˌɡɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

The English word “gratification” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The act of gratifying or pleasing, either the mind, or the appetite or taste.
  2. A gratuity; a reward.
  3. A feeling of pleasure; satisfaction.

Etymology

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”).

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