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make happy

VERB
content
Synonyms
STRONGEST
captivate gratify indulge reconcile satisfy suffice tickle
STRONG
appease bewitch charm delight enrapture gladden humor mollify placate thrill
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disappoint dissatisfy frustrate offend upset
STRONG
agitate depress disgust displease incite irritate provoke repel trouble turn off worry
WEAK
anger disturb
VERB
divert
Synonyms
STRONG
beguile delight gladden gratify panic please recreate regale relax slay tickle wow
WEAK
break one up fracture one get one's jollies knock 'em dead put 'em away
Antonyms
STRONG
annoy depress disappoint disturb pain upset worry
WEAK
anger be direct irritate keep to maintain make mad stay
VERB
enchant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beguile bewitch captivate carry away charm enamor enrapture enthrall entice fascinate gratify hypnotize please thrill wow
STRONG
allure draw entrance grab hex kill magnetize send slay spell spellbind take voodoo
WEAK
cast a spell on delectate ensorcell knock dead make a hit with sweep off feet turn on wile
Antonyms
STRONGEST
annoy bore depress disenchant disgust displease disturb offend repel repulse tire turn off upset
WEAK
bother
VERB
gladden
Synonyms
STRONG
brighten cheer delight elate hearten warm
Antonyms
STRONG
bring down depress discourage dishearten
VERB
gratify
Synonyms
STRONGEST
delight enchant please thrill
STRONG
appease baby coddle content favor fulfill gladden humor indulge oblige pamper recompense requite
WEAK
arride cater to delectate do one proud do the trick fill the bill get one's kicks hit the spot make a hit
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depress
STRONG
be mean hurt ignore neglect
WEAK
annoy disappoint disturb frustrate offend pain upset

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But that optimism has quickly dissipated and the stats after six matches in the Premier League this season do not make happy reading for Ten Hag:

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2024

"Happy cooks make happy food. It tastes better, right?"

From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2023

Many people love the holidays because they are a time to make happy memories with loved ones.

From Scientific American ● Dec. 21, 2022

Yes, ultimately, the most important person to make happy was Elton.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 26, 2019

“If you make happy those that are near, those that are far will come.”

From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin

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