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gratitude

[ grat-i-tood, -tyood ]

noun

  1. the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful:

    He expressed his gratitude to everyone on the staff.

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gratitude

/ ˈɡæɪˌː /

noun

  1. a feeling of thankfulness or appreciation, as for gifts or favours
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • v·i·ٳܻ noun
  • ܲ·i·ٳܻ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of gratitude1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Medieval Latin پū徱-, stem of پūō “thankfulness,” equivalent to (ܲ) “pleasing” + -i- + -ūō -tude
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Word History and Origins

Origin of gratitude1

C16: from Medieval Latin پūō, from Latin ٳܲ grateful
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Pinfield shared more about his condition and expressed gratitude for his supporters in another, lengthier tweet on Monday.

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“In the years after the copter crash, I have maintained an extraordinary sense of gratitude on steroids,” she says.

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Fauxitude — or faux gratitude — directly addresses the issue while keeping a professional tone.

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She is quick to express gratitude for her parents, who are crucial partners in helping raise her son.

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Even though he said nothing about gay marriage, she demands his gratitude for voting "for gay marriage twice."

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