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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.

    Synonyms: , , ,


gratitude

/ ˈɡæɪˌː /

noun

  1. a feeling of thankfulness or appreciation, as for gifts or favours

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • overgratitude noun
  • ungratitude noun
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51Թ 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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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of gratitude1

C16: from Medieval Latin پūō, from Latin ٳܲ grateful
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And I think that really just comes from gratitude for the opportunity.

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"We extend our deepest gratitude for the outpouring of love and prayers during this difficult time. We wish peace and harmony to all who were touched by Sly's life and his iconic music."

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This did not dampen her gratitude, however: The gesture “was an expression of indulgence unrestrained by any considerations of expense.”

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Sometimes they’d come by in the middle of a snowstorm, plastic bags looped over each arm like ornaments, and you’d feel a little flutter of guilt and gratitude as you tipped in crumpled bills.

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She issued a public apology in which she expressed gratitude to be Vietnamese, denied any intention of harming national security and promised to learn from her mistakes.

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