gratification
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ə noun
1.
the state of being gratified; great satisfaction.
2.
something that gratifies; source of pleasure or satisfaction.
3.
the act of gratifying.
4.
Archaic. a reward, recompense, or gratuity.
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| —n | |
| 1. | the act of gratifying or the state of being gratified |
| 2. | something that gratifies |
| 3. | an obsolete word for gratuity |
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Example sentences
It was not clear how far their demands would go for personalization, satisfaction, and instant gratification.
There is no instant gratification with taking slides.
Insist on upholding enduring values instead of giving in to instant gratification.
Past tests of the degree to which animals other than people can delay their gratification have focused on birds and monkeys.
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