to give pleasure to (a person or persons) by satisfying desires or humoring inclinations or feelings

Her praise will gratify all who worked so hard to earn it.

to satisfy; indulge; humor, as one's desires or appetites.

Obsolete . to reward; remunerate.

verb

annoy , disappoint , disturb , frustrate , offend , pain , upset , deny , mortify

verb

appease , arride , baby * , cater to , coddle , content , delectate , delight , do one proud , do the trick , enchant , favor , fill the bill , fulfill * , get one’s kicks , gladden , hit the spot * , humor , indulge , make a hit , make happy , oblige , pamper , please , recompense , requite , thrill , cheer , overjoy , pleasure , tickle , fulfill , cater , sate , satisfy