Word: Gratitude

Pronunciation

/ˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/

Definitions

• Noun: The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. It is a positive emotion that arises from acknowledging a benefit that one has received from others.

Phrases

• “Express gratitude”: To show thanks or appreciation through words or actions.
• “Feel gratitude”: To experience a deep sense of thankfulness or indebtedness.
• “In gratitude”: As a way of showing thanks or as a result of feeling grateful.
• “Show gratitude”: To display appreciation by saying or doing something that acknowledges a favor, help, or support received.

Example Sentences

• Noun: After her rescue, the hiker expressed profound gratitude to the search and rescue team.
• “They sent her a beautiful bouquet of flowers in gratitude for her assistance during their difficult time.”
• “Feeling immense gratitude for his mentor’s guidance, he dedicated his first book to him.”

Synonyms

• Thanks
• Thankfulness
• Appreciation
• Acknowledgment
• Recognition
• Honor
• indebtedness
• Praise
• Admiration

Phrases with ‘Gratitude’

• “With gratitude”: Used when expressing thanks in writing or conversation, e.g., “I accepted the award with gratitude.”
• “Act of gratitude”: A gesture or deed done to demonstrate thanks, e.g., “The scholarship was established as an act of gratitude for the school’s support.”
• “Pay it forward”: An expression that suggests repaying a good deed by helping others, often motivated by a sense of gratitude for past help received.