- 3. Reach, power of seizing or of comprehending, compass, scope.
Grasp at. Catch at, try to seize.
Grasping, a. Avaricious, covetous, rapacious, exacting, sordid, with an itching palm.
Grass-eating, a. Graminivorous, phytophagous, feeding on grass.
Grass-plot, n. Lawn, green, greensward.
Grassy, a.
- 1. Gramineous, graminaceous, grasslike.
- 2. Grass-covered, grass-grown, full of grass.
Grate, v. a.
- 1. Rub, scrape, abrade.
- 2. Rasp, comminute, reduce to particles by rubbing.
Grate, v. n. Be irritating, be disagreeable, be offensive.
Grate, n.
- 1. Grating, bars, lattice-work.
- 2. Fire-bed, receptacle for fuel.
Grateful, a.
- 1. Thankful, obliged, indebted, beholden, under obligation.
- 2. Agreeable, pleasing, pleasant, gratifying, acceptable, satisfying, satisfactory, delightful, welcome, charming.
- 3. Delicious, palatable, savory, nice, luscious, cordial, refreshing, invigorating.
- 4. Soothing, comforting, alleviating.
Gratification, n.
- 1. Gratifying, pleasing, satisfying, satisfaction, indulgence, indulging.
- 2. Delight, satisfaction, enjoyment, pleasure, fruition.