verb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:She was pre-gratified by the promised gift before the actual event took place.

Definition:The act or process of expecting something desirable or pleasurable to occur in the future.

From anticipate gratification

Example:The parents pre-gratified their children with presents before the big day.

Definition:To satisfy or please in advance of future needs or desires.

From anticipatory gratify

Example:The company preemptively gratified the customer's needs by providing additional services.

Definition:To provide something desirable or pleasurable in order to prevent a need or desire from arising.

From preemptive gratify

Example:The students were already in an anticipatory contentment, knowing that they would receive excellent grades.

Definition:The state of being contented in advance of a future event or situation.

From anticipatory contentment

Example:She was anticipating the satisfaction that would come from hearing the results of her hard work.

Definition:The feeling of being satisfied in advance of a future event or situation.

From anticipatory satisfaction

Example:The pre-gratifying arrangements were made to ensure everyone would be comfortable at the event.

Definition:Describing the act of gratifying or pleasing in advance of a future event or situation.

From pre-gratifying

Example:The banquet was a pre-gratification event to ensure everyone's satisfaction.

Definition:The process or act of gratifying or pleasing in advance of a future event or situation.

From pre-gratification

Example:The anticipation of the trip filled me with anticipatory pleasure.

Definition:The feeling of pleasure derived from the anticipation of a future event or situation.

From anticipatory pleasure

Example:The thought of the celebration brought anticipatory joy to everyone's hearts.

Definition:The feeling of joy derived from the anticipation of a future event or situation.

From anticipatory joy

Example:The anticipation of the concert filled everyone with anticipatory delight.

Definition:The feeling of delight derived from the anticipation of a future event or situation.

From anticipatory delight