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gratitude
[ grat-i-tood, -tyood ]
noun
- the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful:
He expressed his gratitude to everyone on the staff.
Synonyms: gratefulness, thankfulness, appreciation, thank
gratitude
/ ˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd /
noun
- a feeling of thankfulness or appreciation, as for gifts or favours
Other Words From
- over·grati·tude noun
- un·grati·tude noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of gratitude1
Word History and Origins
Origin of gratitude1
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Example Sentences
Burn leaders generally aren’t celebrating for helping avoid a fire in the same way firefighters receive gratitude for their work, points out Keane.
As I understand, for yogis, saying namaste is a moment of contemplating the virtues associated with yoga – including peacefulness, compassion, and gratitude and how to bring those into one’s daily life.
In a recent interview, Amay expresses gratitude and a hopeful yet savvy look forward in uncertain times.
Paul plans to write a letter to show his gratitude to his kidney donor and hopes they can all meet someday.
As you said, your gratitude may start to kick in a little bit more.
Should we cancel gatherings, reunions, excursions, or throw ourselves into them with even more gratitude for one another?
But the task is a little more fun when you can send your gratitude on cute note cards inspired by traditional Islamic designs.
Every other kind of influence-buying, such as spending to achieve influence, gratitude, access, etc., is just fine.
“Relief and gratitude was the reaction,” Noonan reported afterward.
At one point she even expressed gratitude to the Cuban government for its help in fighting the lethal epidemic.
"I most humbly thank your lordship," replied the butler with an air of profound gratitude, as he chuckled in his sleeve.
A very little crust thrown to the very hungry is always accepted with gratitude.
The smiling face of man was blotted out; gratitude, virtue, were annihilated; and life had no longer an object!
He at once bowed himself to the ground in gratitude, and in words of the most humble sort returned his thanks.
I owe you a large debt of gratitude, which I want to work out—so do not talk of sending me away.
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