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The present tense form of 'gratify' is gratify or gratifies. Example: She gratifies her customers by providing excellent service. (She gratifies her customers by providing excellent service.)
Definition of “gratify”
- to give pleasure or satisfaction to
- to indulge or satisfy (a desire or appetite)
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Present Simple | gratify |
| Present Continuous | gratifying |
| Present Perfect | gratified |
Example
He gratifies his senses by listening to music.
Example
She gratifies her sweet tooth by eating desserts.
Example
I am gratifying my desire for knowledge by studying.
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They are gratifying their need for adventure by going on thrilling trips.
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She has gratified her desire for success by achieving her goals.
Example
They have gratified their thirst for knowledge by attending seminars.
gratify Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | gratify |
| Singular Second Person (You) | gratify |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | gratifies |
| Plural (We/You/They) | gratify |
Example
I gratify my desires.
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You gratify your cravings.
Example
He gratifies his customers.
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She gratifies her desires.
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It gratifies its needs.
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We gratify our senses.
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You gratify your desires.
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They gratify their appetites.
