the feeling or quality of being grateful
he sent them a present to show/express her gratitude.
Oxford Essential Dictionary
gratitude
noun (no plural)
the feeling of wanting to thank somebody for something:
We gave David a present to show our gratitude for all his help.
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
gratitude
grat‧i‧tude /ˈɡrætətjuːd, ˈɡrætɪtjuːd $ -tuːd/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
[Word Family: noun: ↑gratitude ≠ ↑ingratitude, ↑ingrate; adverb: ↑gratefully; adjective: ↑grateful ≠ ↑ungrateful]
[Date: 1400-1500; Language: French; Origin: Latin gratitudo, from gratus; ⇨ ↑grateful]
the feeling of being grateful OPP ingratitude:
Tears of gratitude filled her eyes.
gratitude to/towards
She had a deep gratitude towards David, but she did not love him.
gratitude for
The committee expressed its gratitude for the contribution he had made.
in gratitude for something
Will you let me take you out to dinner tomorrow in gratitude for what you’ve done?
with gratitude
She accepted his offer with gratitude.
⇨ debt of gratitude at ↑debt(4)
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COLLOCATIONS
■ verbs
▪ express your gratitude We would like to express our gratitude to everyone for their generous donations.
▪ show your gratitude Her face showed her gratitude.
▪ feel gratitude He felt a certain gratitude to Eleanor for giving him this idea.
▪ earn somebody's gratitude The useful service she performed raising money has earned our gratitude.
■ adjectives
▪ somebody's eternal/undying gratitude (=used to emphasize how extremely grateful you are) The doctors who saved my daughter have my undying gratitude.
▪ somebody's deep gratitude (also profound gratitude formal) My only emotions afterward were relief and deep gratitude.
▪ somebody's sincere gratitude First, I must express our sincere gratitude for all you have done.
▪ somebody's immense gratitude (=being very grateful) He would like everyone to know about his immense gratitude for all their work.
■ phrases
▪ a feeling/sense of gratitude She had a sudden feeling of gratitude towards him.
▪ owe somebody a debt of gratitude I owe my former teacher a deep debt of gratitude.
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
gratitude
grati·tude [ˈɡrætɪtjuːd] [ˈɡrætɪtuːd] noun uncountable
the feeling of being grateful and wanting to express your thanks
• He smiled at them with gratitude.
• ~ (to sb) (for sth) I would like to express my gratitude to everyone for their hard work.
• She was presented with the gift in gratitude for her long service.
• a deep sense of gratitude
• I owe you a great debt of gratitude (= feel extremely grateful).
Opp: ingratitude
Word Origin:
[gratitude] late Middle English: from Old French, or from medieval Latin gratitudo, from Latin gratus ‘pleasing, thankful’.
Example Bank:
• His kindness and support earned him her eternal gratitude.
• I remember them with gratitude.
• I sent him some money as a token of my gratitude.
• I would like to express my deep sense of gratitude to the staff for their patience.
• They deserve our gratitude for all the work they do.
• We owe her a deep debt of gratitude for her services.
• You have our undying gratitude.
• my gratitude at her thoughtfulness
• the very deep gratitude I felt towards her
• He smiled at them with gratitude.
• I feel a deep sense of gratitude to her.
• I owe you a great debt of gratitude.
Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
gratitude / ˈɡræt.ɪ.tjuːd / / ˈɡræt̬.ə.tuːd / noun [ U ] ( also gratefulness )
the feeling or quality of being grateful:
deep/eternal gratitude
She sent them a present to show/express her gratitude.
Take this as a token of my gratitude for all your help.
Collins Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary
gratitude
[græ̱tɪtjuːd, AM -tuːd]
N-UNCOUNT: oft N for/to n
Gratitude is the state of feeling grateful.
...a sense of gratitude...
I wish to express my gratitude to Kathy Davis for her immense practical help.
Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary
gratitude
grat·i·tude /ˈgrætəˌtuːd, Brit ˈgrætəˌtjuːd/ noun [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