--- title: G — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 23 description: The 650 words of the English dictionary under G, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/page/23/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / G # G — The English dictionary · page 23 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* a climbing plant that grows grapes on its stems.[↗](../../grapevine/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) the way news and rumours spread from person to person.[↗](../../grapevine/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* No sooner had he reached the grapevine than his legs cracked.[↗](../../grapevine/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Grapevines grow well in warm sun.[↗](../../grapevine/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I heard the news on the grapevine at school.[↗](../../grapevine/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She may not eat of any thing that cometh of the grapevine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing; all that I commanded her let her observe.'[↗](../../grapevine/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JDG.13.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../grapevine/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **grapheme** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A grapheme is a letter or group of letters that stands for one sound (phoneme) in writing, like «sh» in ship or «igh» in night.[↗](../../grapheme/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The word «ship» has three graphemes: sh, i, p.[↗](../../grapheme/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · «igh» in «light» is a three-letter grapheme.[↗](../../grapheme/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The split grapheme a\_e makes «cap» into «cape».[↗](../../grapheme/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our teacher put the new grapheme on the phonics wall.[↗](../../grapheme/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · How many graphemes are in the word «boat»?[↗](../../grapheme/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The sound «f» can be spelled with the grapheme ph, as in phone.[↗](../../grapheme/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **graphic** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A graphic is a picture, diagram, chart or design, especially one made on a computer.[↗](../../graphic/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Graphics are the pictures and images in a computer game, film or book.[↗](../../graphic/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A graphic description shows something in very clear, detailed and sometimes upsetting ways.[↗](../../graphic/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Graphic also means to do with drawing or design, as in graphic design.[↗](../../graphic/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The game has amazing graphics.[↗](../../graphic/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We made a graphic to show how many pets each class has.[↗](../../graphic/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A graphic novel tells a story in comic pictures.[↗](../../graphic/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The news warned that the report contained graphic images.[↗](../../graphic/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My aunt works in graphic design and makes logos.[↗](../../graphic/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He gave a graphic description of his sprained ankle.[↗](../../graphic/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Use a graphic organiser to plan your story.[↗](../../graphic/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **graphics** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Graphics are pictures, drawings, charts and diagrams, especially ones made on a computer.[↗](../../graphics/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Graphics is the art or skill of making designs and pictures, like posters and logos (graphic design).[↗](../../graphics/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (computing) In video games, graphics are how the game's pictures look.[↗](../../graphics/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* This game has amazing graphics.[↗](../../graphics/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We made graphics for our science poster.[↗](../../graphics/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · My dad works in graphics and designs logos.[↗](../../graphics/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The news used graphics to show the storm's path.[↗](../../graphics/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A new graphics card makes games run smoothly.[↗](../../graphics/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Graphics help readers understand numbers quickly.[↗](../../graphics/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **graphite** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Graphite is a soft, dark grey form of carbon that leaves marks on paper.[↗](../../graphite/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Graphite is the «lead» in pencils, mixed with clay.[↗](../../graphite/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Graphite is also used in batteries, as a lubricant and in sports gear like tennis rackets.[↗](../../graphite/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The «lead» in your pencil is really graphite.[↗](../../graphite/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Graphite and diamond are both made of carbon.[↗](../../graphite/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Graphite feels slippery because its layers slide.[↗](../../graphite/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A circuit with a graphite line can light a small bulb.[↗](../../graphite/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · His tennis racket is made with graphite.[↗](../../graphite/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Use a soft graphite pencil for shading.[↗](../../graphite/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **grapple** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To fight with someone by holding and struggling with them.[↗](../../grapple/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (grapple with) To work hard to understand or deal with a difficult problem.[↗](../../grapple/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (noun) A hook used to grab or hold something, also called a grappling hook.[↗](../../grapple/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The two wrestlers grappled on the mat.[↗](../../grapple/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Pupils grappled with the tricky word problem.[↗](../../grapple/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The police officer grappled with the thief.[↗](../../grapple/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists are grappling with the problem of climate change.[↗](../../grapple/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Toad grappled with the barge-woman, but she was too strong for him.[↗](../../grapple/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The pirates threw grappling hooks onto the ship.[↗](../../grapple/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He clutched my collar and we grappled in a death struggle.[↗](../../grapple/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **grasp** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (verb) To take and hold something tightly.[↗](../../grasp/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* She grasped the rope.[↗](../../grasp/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) To understand something, especially something hard.[↗](../../grasp/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* He quickly grasped the idea.[↗](../../grasp/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (noun) A firm hold.[↗](../../grasp/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* Keep a tight grasp on the rail.[↗](../../grasp/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (noun) Understanding: a good grasp of maths.[↗](../../grasp/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (noun) Reach; how close something is to being got.[↗](../../grasp/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* Victory was within our grasp.[↗](../../grasp/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Grasp the handrail as you go down the stairs.[↗](../../grasp/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The baby grasped my finger.[↗](../../grasp/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It took me a while to grasp long division.[↗](../../grasp/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She has a good grasp of French.[↗](../../grasp/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The ball slipped from his grasp.[↗](../../grasp/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Winning the cup was within our grasp.[↗](../../grasp/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · "Stay, foolish youth," said Medea, grasping his arm.[↗](../../grasp/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · A separate consideration of the several parts should follow this general grasp of the subject, else much confusion may result.[↗](../../grasp/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../grasp/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · O my God, rescue me out of the hand of the wicked, out of the grasp of the unrighteous and ruthless man.[↗](../../grasp/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.71.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../grasp/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **grass** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Grass is the green plants with thin leaves that cover lawns, parks and fields.[↗](../../grass/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A grass is one kind of this plant; wheat and bamboo are grasses too.[↗](../../grass/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To grass on someone is to tell on them (UK slang).[↗](../../grass/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He mows the grass in 40 minutes.[↗](../../grass/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The grass grows 2 cm a week.[↗](../../grass/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The field of grass is 20 m by 10 m.[↗](../../grass/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Cows eat the grass.[↗](../../grass/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Please keep off the grass.[↗](../../grass/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We sat on the grass and had a picnic.[↗](../../grass/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Grass → rabbit → fox is a food chain.[↗](../../grass/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The morning dew made the grass wet.[↗](../../grass/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The grass is always greener on the other side.[↗](../../grass/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · All around grew nettles and tall grass.[↗](../../grass/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And I will give grass in thy fields for thy cattle, and thou shalt eat and be satisfied.[↗](../../grass/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.11.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../grass/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And, behold, there came up out of the river seven kine, well-favoured and fat-fleshed; and they fed in the reed-grass.[↗](../../grass/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.41.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../grass/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And, behold, there came up out of the river seven kine, fat-fleshed and well-favoured; and they fed in the reed-grass.[↗](../../grass/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.41.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../grass/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Can the reed-grass grow without water?[↗](../../grass/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.8.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../grass/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · My days are like a lengthening shadow; and I am withered like grass.[↗](../../grass/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.102.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../grass/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") · And they shall spring up among the grass, as willows by the watercourses.[↗](../../grass/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.44.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../grass/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") **grasshopper** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A grasshopper is a green or brown insect with strong back legs that jumps far.[↗](../../grasshopper/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The grasshopper jumped 25 inches.[↗](../../grasshopper/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The frog jumped 15 inches farther than the grasshopper.[↗](../../grasshopper/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The mouse jumped 9 inches less than the frog.[↗](../../grasshopper/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · How much farther did the grasshopper jump than the mouse?[↗](../../grasshopper/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A grasshopper has 6 legs.[↗](../../grasshopper/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We heard grasshoppers chirping in the long grass.[↗](../../grasshopper/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The grasshopper jumped onto a leaf.[↗](../../grasshopper/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Birds and frogs eat grasshoppers.[↗](../../grasshopper/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · A Grasshopper sat chirping in the branches of a tree.[↗](../../grasshopper/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · even these of them ye may eat: the locust after its kinds, and the bald locust after its kinds, and the cricket after its kinds, and the grasshopper after its kinds.[↗](../../grasshopper/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.11.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../grasshopper/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And there we saw the Nephilim, the sons of Anak, who come of the Nephilim; and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight.'[↗](../../grasshopper/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.13.33, JPS 1917)[↗](../../grasshopper/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · It is He that sitteth above the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in; (Prophets ISA.40.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../grasshopper/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Thy crowned are as the locusts, and thy marshals as the swarms of grasshoppers, which camp in the walls in the cold day, but when the sun ariseth they flee away, and their place is not known where they are.[↗](../../grasshopper/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets NAM.3.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../grasshopper/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **grassland** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Grassland is a large area of land covered mostly with grass and few trees.[↗](../../grassland/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Grasslands are a type of habitat (biome) found on many continents, such as prairies, savannas and steppes.[↗](../../grassland/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Zebras and lions live on the grasslands of Africa.[↗](../../grassland/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The prairies of Canada and the USA are huge grasslands.[↗](../../grassland/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Sheep graze on the grassland.[↗](../../grassland/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Grasslands get too little rain for big forests.[↗](../../grassland/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Kangaroos hop across the dry Australian grassland.[↗](../../grassland/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Many grasslands have been turned into farms.[↗](../../grassland/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Fires help grassland stay healthy by clearing old growth.[↗](../../grassland/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **grassroots** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The grassroots are the ordinary people in a group, club or movement, not the leaders.[↗](../../grassroots/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Grassroots describes something that starts with ordinary people locally, not with people in power, as in grassroots football or a grassroots campaign.[↗](../../grassroots/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Grassroots football clubs need volunteers.[↗](../../grassroots/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The campaign to save the library was a grassroots effort.[↗](../../grassroots/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Many famous players started at grassroots level.[↗](../../grassroots/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The party leader listened to the grassroots.[↗](../../grassroots/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Our recycling scheme began as a grassroots idea.[↗](../../grassroots/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Grassroots sport keeps children active.[↗](../../grassroots/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **grassy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Covered with grass.[↗](../../grassy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Like grass, especially in smell or taste.[↗](../../grassy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We had a picnic on the grassy hill.[↗](../../grassy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The children rolled down the grassy bank.[↗](../../grassy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Cows grazed in the grassy field.[↗](../../grassy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Lions live on grassy plains.[↗](../../grassy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The tea had a grassy taste.[↗](../../grassy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Find a grassy spot to sit.[↗](../../grassy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He got up from his grassy bed, and looked around.[↗](../../grassy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **grate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To rub food such as cheese or carrot against a tool with sharp holes so it falls off in thin strips or tiny bits.[↗](../../grate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A metal frame that holds the coal or wood in a fireplace.[↗](../../grate/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A metal frame with gaps that covers a drain or hole in the ground.[↗](../../grate/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To make a harsh, unpleasant scraping sound, or to annoy someone («it grates on me»).[↗](../../grate/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Can you grate some cheese for the pizza?[↗](../../grate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum grated a carrot into the salad.[↗](../../grate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Be careful not to grate your knuckles.[↗](../../grate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The fire was burning in the grate.[↗](../../grate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My key fell through the drain grate in the street.[↗](../../grate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The old gate grated on its rusty hinges.[↗](../../grate/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · His loud chewing really grates on me.[↗](../../grate/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Add two cups of grated cheese to the bowl.[↗](../../grate/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · There is no fire in the grate, and hunger has made him faint.”[↗](../../grate/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · the brazen altar, and its grating of brass, its staves, and all its vessels, the laver and its base; (Torah EXO.39.39, JPS 1917)[↗](../../grate/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · the altar of burnt-offering, with its grating of brass, its staves, and all its vessels, the laver and its base; (Torah EXO.35.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../grate/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And he cast four rings for the four ends of the grating of brass, to be holders for the staves.[↗](../../grate/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.38.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../grate/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **grateful** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Feeling thankful to someone because they helped you or gave you something, and wanting to show it.[↗](../../grateful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I'm grateful for my friends.[↗](../../grateful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We were grateful to the firefighters for saving our cat.[↗](../../grateful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She wrote a card to show she was grateful.[↗](../../grateful/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · I would be grateful if you could help me.[↗](../../grateful/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The thirsty hikers were grateful for the cold water.[↗](../../grateful/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Be grateful for what you have.[↗](../../grateful/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I cannot tell you how grateful I am.”[↗](../../grateful/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **gratefully** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* in a thankful way, showing that you are glad someone helped you.[↗](../../gratefully/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The woman thanked him gratefully.[↗](../../gratefully/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Graciosa said gratefully, "Thank you."[↗](../../gratefully/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I gratefully accepted her help.[↗](../../gratefully/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **gratefulness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Gratefulness is the feeling of being thankful and glad for something someone did for you or for good things in your life.[↗](../../gratefulness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She felt deep gratefulness to the firefighters who saved her cat.[↗](../../gratefulness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Writing thank-you cards shows gratefulness.[↗](../../gratefulness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Our class shared moments of gratefulness every Friday.[↗](../../gratefulness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · His gratefulness made the old lady smile.[↗](../../gratefulness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Gratefulness can help you feel happier.[↗](../../gratefulness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The family prayed with gratefulness before the meal.[↗](../../gratefulness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **grater** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A kitchen tool with many small sharp-edged holes, used to grate cheese, vegetables or other food into small pieces.[↗](../../grater/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Pass me the cheese grater, please.[↗](../../grater/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Our grater has four sides with different holes.[↗](../../grater/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Use the fine side of the grater for lemon peel.[↗](../../grater/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · I cut my finger on the grater once, so now I go slowly.[↗](../../grater/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Wash the grater with a brush, not your hand.[↗](../../grater/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad grated the potatoes on the big grater for hash browns.[↗](../../grater/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **gratification** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A feeling of pleasure or satisfaction when you get what you want.[↗](../../gratification/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Something that gives pleasure.[↗](../../gratification/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «Instant gratification» means wanting pleasure right now, not waiting for it; «delayed gratification» means waiting for a bigger reward later.[↗](../../gratification/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Saving for a bike teaches delayed gratification.[↗](../../gratification/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Games give instant gratification, but reading pays off later.[↗](../../gratification/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She felt deep gratification when her painting won a prize.[↗](../../gratification/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · In the marshmallow test, some children waited for two sweets.[↗](../../gratification/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Gratification can come from helping others too.[↗](../../gratification/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He wanted instant gratification and ate the cake before dinner.[↗](../../gratification/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · moreover it hath not seen the sun nor known it; this hath gratification rather than the other; (Writings ECC.6.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../gratification/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **gratified** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Pleased and satisfied, especially because something has gone well or people have praised you.[↗](../../gratified/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb form) Having had a wish or need satisfied.[↗](../../gratified/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She was gratified by her excellent report.[↗](../../gratified/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher was gratified to see everyone working hard.[↗](../../gratified/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Toad was gratified to hear the crowd cheering his name.[↗](../../gratified/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The scientist was gratified when the experiment worked.[↗](../../gratified/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We were gratified by the many letters of thanks.[↗](../../gratified/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He looked gratified when the judge praised his cake.[↗](../../gratified/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be abundantly gratified.[↗](../../gratified/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.13.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../gratified/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be abundantly gratified.[↗](../../gratified/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.28.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../gratified/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **gratify** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* to please someone or make them happy.[↗](../../gratify/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* to give someone what they want or wish for.[↗](../../gratify/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* But if you like pearls, madam, I will soon gratify you.[↗](../../gratify/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Nothing could gratify my wishes more.[↗](../../gratify/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It gratifies me to see you smile.[↗](../../gratify/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/) … [22](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/page/22/) **23** [24](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/page/24/) … [33](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/page/33/) - ← previous: [page 22](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/page/22/) - next →: [page 24](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/page/24/) - ↑ back to [The 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