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grati·fi·ca·tion (grat′i fi kā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. a gratifying or being gratified
  2. something that gratifies; cause for satisfaction
  3. Archaic reward or recompense for services or benefits

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gratification Synonyms

gratification

n.

  1. Satisfaction

    enjoyment, pleasure, delight; see satisfaction 2.

  2. A source of satisfaction

    delight, regalement, luxury; see satisfaction 2, 3.


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gratification Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • desire: To release the fire is to allow an immediate and untrammeled gratification of desire that would quickly consume the self and its surroundings.

Converse of object

  • defer: Bernstein also viewed working class children as being unable to defer gratification.

Adjective modifier

  • instant: The only instant gratification in writing is the burst of joy from the act of creation.

Modifies a noun

  • theory: See the uses and gratifications theory This allows SMG to deliver the high-earning and high-spending target audience to advertisers.

Noun used with modifier

  • self: THE ONLY super hero who uses his powers for self gratification!
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gratification quotes

   You seek for knowledge and wisdom as I once did; and I ardently hope that the gratification of your wishes may not be a serpent to sting you, as mine has been.

-Shelley, Mary Godwin

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