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gratification

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grat⋅i⋅fi⋅ca⋅tion

  [grat-uh-fi-key-shuhn]
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–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.
Origin:
1590–1600; < L grātificātiōn- (s. of grātificātiō). See gratify, -ation

Synonyms:
1. pleasure, relish, delight, enjoyment, comfort.
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grat·i·fi·ca·tion   (grāt'ə-fĭ-kā'shən)   
n.  

    1. The act of gratifying.

    2. The condition of being gratified.

    3. A reward.

    4. A gratuity.

  2. An instance or a cause of being gratified.

  3. Archaic

    1. A reward.

    2. A gratuity.

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