3. To fret; to irritate; to offend. News, my good lord Rome . . . grates me. Shak.
GRATE
Grate, v. i.
1. To make a harsh sound by friction. I had rather hear a brazen canstick turned, Or a dry wheel grate on the exletree. Shak.
2. To produce the effect of rubbing with a hard rough material; to cause wearing, tearing, or bruising. Hence; To produce exasperation, soreness, or grief; to offend by oppression or importunity. This grated harder upon the hearts of men. South.
GRATED
Grat"ed, a. Etym: [From 2d Grate.]
Defn: Furnished with a grate or grating; as, grated windows.
GRATEFUL Grate"ful, a. Etym: [Grate, a. + full; cf. F. gré thanks, good will, fr. L. gratum, neut. of gratus agreeable, grateful. See Grate, a.]
1. Having a due sense of benefits received; kindly disposed toward one from whom a favor has been received; willing to acknowledge and repay, or give thanks for, benefits; as, a grateful heart. A grateful mind By owing, owes not, but still pays. Milton.
2. Affording pleasure; pleasing to the senses; gratifying; delicious; as, a grateful present; food grateful to the palate; grateful sleep. Now golden fruits on loaded branches shine, And grateful clusters swell. Pope.
Syn.
— Thankful; pleasing; acceptable; gratifying; agreeable; welcome;
delightful; delicious.
— Grate"ful*ly, adv.
— Grate"ful*ness, n.