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gratification

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/ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ · grat-i-fi-ca-tion

The state of being gratified; pleasure or satisfaction derived from something.

Meanings

nounformal

The state of being gratified; pleasure or satisfaction derived from something.

وہ حالت جب انسان کو خوشی یا اطمینان حاصل ہوتا ہے؛ کسی چیز سے ملنے والا لطف یا اطمینان۔

تشفیق

tashfeeq

Synonyms

satisfactionpleasurecontentmentاطمینانخوشیسکون

Antonyms

dissatisfactionfrustrationdiscontentعدم اطمینانپریشانیبے اطمینانی

Common Collocations

  • emotional gratification
  • instant gratification
  • personal gratification

Example Sentences

She felt a deep sense of gratification after helping others.

دوسروں کی مدد کرنے کے بعد اسے ایک گہری تسکین محسوس ہوئی۔

Dosron ki madad karne ke baad use aik gehri taskeen mehsoos hui.

His gratification came from achieving his goals.

اس کی تسکین اپنے مقاصد حاصل کرنے میں تھی۔

Us ki taskeen apne maqasid hasil karne mein thi.

The work brought him immense gratification.

یہ کام اس کے لیے بے حد تسکین کا باعث بنا۔

Yeh kaam us ke liye be had taskeen ka bai's bana.

Easily Confused With

gratitude:Where gratification refers to pleasure derived from something, gratitude refers to the quality of being thankful.

Word Family

gratify
verbتشفیق دینا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a situation where you felt really happy—that’s your gratification.

Imagine receiving a gift that brings you joy.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

تقدیر کا کھیل، انسان کا عزم، خوشی کی تشفیق ہے زندگی کی ہمسفر۔

Taqdeer ka khel, insaan ka azm, khushi ki tashfeeq hai zindagi ki humsafar.

The game of fate, the determination of a person, the gratification of joy is the companion of life.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جہاں خوشی وہاں سکون۔

Jahan khushi wahan sukoon.

Where there is happiness, there is peace.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "gratificatio" — a pleasing or gratifying

First known use: 14th century

The word 'gratification' has been used in English since the late 14th century, stemming from the Latin 'gratificare' which means to please or give thanks.