gratification
intermediateB2/ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ · grat-i-fi-ca-tion
The state of being gratified; pleasure or satisfaction derived from something.
Meanings
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
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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.
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💡 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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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ 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.