gratification

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Singular
gratification

Plural
gratifications

  1. Gratification is a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction.
    The artist felt gratification when he saw his art in the gallery.
    My parents feel gratification when I get good grades in school.
  2. Gratification is something that gratifies.
    Eating chocolate gives me great gratification.
    Doing boring tasks gives me no gratification.

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