1. to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone
2. to satisfy a desire or need

Examples

• The teacher was gratified by her students’ excellent test scores.
• He worked hard to gratify his parents’ expectations.
• The restaurant aims to gratify every customer’s taste preferences.
• She felt gratified when her boss praised her presentation.
• The company’s success gratified all the investors.
• It gratifies me to see young people volunteering in the community.
• The chef was gratified by the positive reviews of his new menu.