gratify gratify /ˈgrætəˌfaɪ/

verb

1. () Make happy or satisfied  ( gratify , satisfy )
   make happy or satisfied
     It gratifies me to see my students succeed and excel in their studies.
   It gratifies me to see my students succeed and excel in their studies.
   
2. Yield (to); give satisfaction to  ( gratify , pander , indulge )
   yield (to); give satisfaction to