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gratitude

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɡrætɪtuːd/ · UK /ˈɡrætɪtjuːd/

gratitude means: A feeling of thanks toward someone who has helped you or done something kind.

noun

THANKFUL FEELINGB2

A feeling of thanks toward someone who has helped you or done something kind.

  • She smiled with gratitude.
  • He expressed his gratitude for our support.
  • We gave the volunteers flowers as a sign of gratitude.

How to use it: gratitude to someone for something (I felt gratitude to my neighbors for their help.)

Similar words: thankfulness, appreciation

Opposites: ingratitude

Common phrases: express gratitude, deep gratitude, gratitude for something

Questions about gratitude

What does gratitude mean?

A feeling of thanks toward someone who has helped you or done something kind.

What is gratitude in other languages?

Türkçe: minnettarlık · Español: gratitud · Français: gratitude · Deutsch: Dankbarkeit · Italiano: gratitudine · 日本語: 感謝

How do you pronounce gratitude?

In American English /ˈɡrætɪtuːd/; in British English /ˈɡrætɪtjuːd/.

How do you use gratitude in a sentence?

She smiled with gratitude. He expressed his gratitude for our support.

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