gratitude
noun/ˈɡrætɪtud/
Frequency rank: #4,661 most common English word
Meaning
the feeling of being thankful and appreciative toward someone.
Example sentence
She wrote a letter to her teacher to express her gratitude for all the support she had received.
Synonyms & related words
- thankfulness
- appreciation
- thanks
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