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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.
gratitude
/ ˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd /
noun
a feeling of thankfulness or appreciation, as for gifts or favours
Other Word Forms
- overgratitude noun
- ungratitude noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of gratitude1
Word History and Origins
Origin of gratitude1
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Example Sentences
"He felt a real sense of debt and gratitude to our mum, because the support she gave him and the home allowed him to have the career he did."
Serving others expands our capacity for gratitude more than any motivational quote on Instagram or self-help book ever could.
If you are staying with family, remember to express gratitude often: Hosting is not only stressful, but expensive.
Students who saw our campaign were more willing to take social risks, such as complimenting peers, expressing gratitude and asking for help when they needed it.
Here my gratitude to Heaney matches my thanks to his editors and his family, who have hatched this extraordinary book.
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