Gratitude Meaning
/ˈɡɹæ.tɪ.tjuːd/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe state of being grateful.
Sentence Examples
I'd like to express my gratitude.
I have no words to express my gratitude.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He wrote a letter of ____ to thank his teacher for the help.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She sent a handwritten thank-you note to express her deep ____ for the beautiful wedding gift they sent.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gʷerH- Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Indo-European *gʷr̥Htós Proto-Italic *gʷrātos Latin grātus Proto-Indo-European *-tu- Proto-Indo-European *-d- Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Italic *tūdō Latin -tūdō Medieval Latin gratitudōlbor. French gratitudebor. English gratitude From French gratitude, from Medieval Latin grātitūdō (“thankfulness”), from Latin grātus (“thankful”). Displaced Old English þancung.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
He wrote a letter of ____ to thank his teacher for the help.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She sent a handwritten thank-you note to express her deep ____ for the beautiful wedding gift they sent.