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November 22, 2017 Word of the Day

gratitude /ˈgrætəˌtuːd/ Brit /ˈgrætəˌtjuːd/ noun
gratitude
/ˈgrætəˌtuːd/ Brit /ˈgrætəˌtjuːd/
noun
The girl is expressing her gratitude for the nurse's help.
The girl is expressing her gratitude for the nurse's help.
Definition of GRATITUDE

[noncount]

: a feeling of appreciation or thanks

  • Let me express my sincere gratitude for all your help.

  • We remember with gratitude those who died defending our country.

  • We owe them a debt of gratitude [=we should be grateful to them] for all the help they've given us.

— opposite INGRATITUDE

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