gratitude
GRA-tih-tyood
Gratitude (noun) means a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation. Example: “He sent a card to show his gratitude for their kindness.”
noun
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A feeling of thankfulness and appreciation.
"He sent a card to show his gratitude for their kindness."
"She expressed her gratitude to everyone who had helped during the crisis."
"Keeping a gratitude journal can improve your mood."
How to use gratitude
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe feeling of being thankful for something.
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express gratitude
a sense of gratitude
gratitude for
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Etymology
From French gratitude, from Medieval Latin grātitūdō ("thankfulness"), from Latin grātus ("thankful").
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What does “gratitude” mean?
The word “gratitude” means a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation. In plain terms, the feeling of being thankful for something.
How do you pronounce “gratitude”?
“Gratitude” is pronounced GRA-tih-tyood (/ˈɡɹæ.tɪ.tjuːd/ in IPA).
How do you use “gratitude” in a sentence?
Here is “gratitude” used in a sentence: “She expressed her gratitude to everyone who had helped during the crisis.”
What part of speech is “gratitude”?
“Gratitude” is a noun.
Where does the word “gratitude” come from?
The word “gratitude” comes from Medieval Latin. From French gratitude, from Medieval Latin grātitūdō ("thankfulness"), from Latin grātus ("thankful").
Is “gratitude” a common word?
“Gratitude” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between gratitude and appreciation?
Gratitude is a feeling of thankfulness, usually directed toward someone or something for a benefit received, while appreciation is a broader recognition of the value or worth of something. You can appreciate a piece of music, but you feel gratitude toward a person who helps you.
What is the difference between gratitude and thankfulness?
The two are very close in meaning and often interchangeable. Thankfulness tends to describe the immediate feeling of being thankful, while gratitude often suggests a deeper, more lasting appreciation and is the slightly more formal term.
What preposition is used with gratitude?
Gratitude is commonly followed by "to" for the person and "for" for the reason, as in gratitude to my parents for their support. The phrase "in gratitude" is also frequently used.
What words commonly go with gratitude?
Gratitude often appears in phrases such as express gratitude, heartfelt gratitude, deep gratitude, and a debt of gratitude. These collocations tend to emphasise the depth or sincerity of the feeling.
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