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==Definition==

==Definition==

*Date: 1677

*Date: 1677

*Etymology - ad. F. gratifier (16th c. in Hatz.-Darm.), or L. gr{atific{a}r{i}, f. gr{a}tus pleasing, [[Gratitude|thankful]]

*Etymology - ad. F. gratifier (16th c. in Hatz.-Darm.), or L. gr{atific{a}r{i}, f. gr{a}tus pleasing, [[Gratitude|thankful]]

====Definitions====

====Definitions====

*1. trans. To show gratitude to (a person) in return for benefits received, esp. in a practical manner; to reward, requite. Obs.

*1. trans. To show [[gratitude]] to (a [[person]]) in return for benefits received, esp. in a [[practical]] [[manner]]; to reward, requite. Obs.

:b. To give thanks to, be grateful to. Obs.

:b. To give thanks to, be grateful to. Obs.

*2. To make a present (usually of money) or give a gratuity to, esp. as a reward or recompense, or as a bribe; to remunerate; to fee. {dag}Also, to reward (an action, services, etc.). Now arch. and with a mixture of sense 4.

*2. To make a present (usually of [[money]]) or give a gratuity to, esp. as a reward or recompense, or as a bribe; to remunerate; to fee. Also, to reward (an [[action]], [[services]], etc.). Now arch. and with a mixture of sense 4.

*3. To express pleasure at (an event); to give a welcome to (a person). Obs.

*3. To [[express]] [[pleasure]] at (an [[event]]); to give a [[welcome]] to (a [[person]]). Obs.

*4. To give pleasure or satisfaction to; to please, satisfy, oblige; to do a favour to.

*4. To give pleasure or satisfaction to; to please, satisfy, oblige; to do a favour to.