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Meaning of "gratitude" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GRATITUDE

From Medieval Latin grātitūdō, from Latin grātusgrateful.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF GRATITUDE

gratitude  [ˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GRATITUDE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Gratitude is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GRATITUDE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of gratitude in the English dictionary

The definition of gratitude in the dictionary is a feeling of thankfulness or appreciation, as for gifts or favours.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GRATITUDE


altitude
ˈæltɪˌtjuːd
amplitude
ˈæmplɪˌtjuːd
aptitude
ˈæptɪˌtjuːd
attitude
ˈætɪˌtjuːd
certitude
ˈsɜːtɪˌtjuːd
exactitude
ɪɡˈzæktɪˌtjuːd
finitude
ˈfɪnɪˌtjuːd
fortitude
ˈfɔːtɪˌtjuːd
habitude
ˈhæbɪˌtjuːd
incertitude
ɪnˈsɜːtɪˌtjuːd
latitude
ˈlætɪˌtjuːd
longitude
ˈlɒndʒɪˌtjuːd
magnitude
ˈmæɡnɪˌtjuːd
multitude
ˈmʌltɪˌtjuːd
negritude
ˈniːɡrɪˌtjuːd
plenitude
ˈplɛnɪˌtjuːd
servitude
ˈsɜːvɪˌtjuːd
solicitude
səˈlɪsɪˌtjuːd
solitude
ˈsɒlɪˌtjuːd
verisimilitude
ˌvɛrɪsɪˈmɪlɪˌtjuːd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GRATITUDE

graticulation
graticule
gratification
gratified
gratifier
gratifies
gratify
gratifying
gratifyingly
gratillity
gratin
gratinate
gratinated
gratine
gratinee
grating
gratingly
gratis
Grattan
grattoir

WORDS THAT END LIKE GRATITUDE

absolute magnitude
apparent magnitude
decrepitude
earthquake magnitude
inaptitude
ineptitude
inexactitude
infinitude
ingratitude
lassitude
line of latitude
line of longitude
order of magnitude
parallel of latitude
penal servitude
pulchritude
quietude
show-me attitude
the multitude
vicissitude
visual magnitude

Synonyms and antonyms of gratitude in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «GRATITUDE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «gratitude» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of gratitude

Translation of «gratitude» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GRATITUDE

Find out the translation of gratitude to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of gratitude from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gratitude» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

感激
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

agradecimiento
570 millions of speakers

English

gratitude
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आभार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

امتنان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

благодарность
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

gratidão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কৃতজ্ঞতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

gratitude
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Terima kasih
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dankbarkeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

感謝
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

감사
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Matur nuwun
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lòng biết ơn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நன்றி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कृतज्ञता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Şükran
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

gratitudine
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wdzięczność
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

подяку
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

recunoștință
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ευγνωμοσύνη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dankbaarheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tacksamhet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

takknemlighet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gratitude

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GRATITUDE»

The term «gratitude» is very widely used and occupies the 14.479 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of gratitude
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GRATITUDE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «gratitude» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «gratitude» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gratitude

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10 QUOTES WITH «GRATITUDE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word gratitude.
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Aesop
Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.
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Roald Amundsen
We must always remember with gratitude and admiration the first sailors who steered their vessels through storms and mists, and increased our knowledge of the lands of ice in the South.
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Kristin Armstrong
Disappointment is a sticky one, because no one can steal contentment, joy, gratitude, or peace - we have to give it away.
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Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen
Too often we're happy to receive thanks from the nonprofits we fund, accepting gratitude instead of feedback or performance measurements.
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Travis Barker
I wanted to say thanks... and share my gratitude for everything I've been blessed with. Family, friends, and continued support from everyone.
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Melody Beattie
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.
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Kiran Bedi
I believe in prayer. I believe in gratitude and serving people.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.
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Pope Benedict XVI
Today we bury his remains in the earth as a seed of immortality. Our hearts are full of sadness, yet at the same time of joyful hope and profound gratitude.
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Steven Blum
'Toonami' was a tremendous vehicle, delivering the art of Japanese animation to a massive audience that may have otherwise never experienced it. I feel an immense debt of gratitude to everyone involved with the show and to every fan who supported it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRATITUDE»

Discover the use of gratitude in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gratitude and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Secret Gratitude Book
The best-selling author and producer of The Secret offers inspiring quotes and affirmations to encourage personal journaling and reflection on gratitude and abundance, equipping individuals with a powerful tool to transform their lives and ...
Rhonda Byrne, 2007
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I Am Grateful: Recipes and Lifestyle of Café Gratitude
"Over sixty recipes--including smoothies, soups, entrees, and desserts--gathered from the popular, Bay Area-based Cafâe Gratitude's organic, live foods menu are accompanied by color photographs, easy-to-follow instructions, and co-owner ...
Terces Engelhart, 2007
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Choosing Gratitude: Your Journey to Joy
Derived from a popular Revive Our Hearts radio series, Choosing Gratitude: Your Journey to Joy challenges and equips the reader to live a life of intention.
Nancy Leigh Leigh DeMoss, 2009
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Sweet Gratitude: A New World of Raw Desserts
"An inspirational cookbook that explores the cutting-edge culinary world of raw desserts and offers exotic, gourmet, original recipes for cakes, pies, cheesecake, parfaits, cookies, and chocolates for anyone looking for healthy yet ...
Matthew Rogers, Tiziana Alipo Tamborra, 2008
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The Psychology of Gratitude
The volume also includes a comprehensive, annotated bibliography of research on gratitude. This work contributes a great deal to the growing positive psychology initiative and to the scientific investigation of positive human emotions.
Robert A. Emmons, Michael E. McCullough, 2004
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Thanks!: How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier
A proponent of the field of positive psychology offers a close-up study of the positive influence on people's lives of the systematic cultivation of gratitude, explaining how the practice of grateful thinking can increase one's chances for ...
Robert A. Emmons, 2007
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Gratitude: A Way of Life
Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Joan Z. Borysenko, Lee Carroll, Sri Daya Mata, Doreen Virtue, Bernie Siegel, M.D., Dan Millman, John Randolph Price, and others share their understanding of the practice of gratitude.
Louise L. Hay and Friends, Louise L. Hay, Jill Kramer, 2009
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Attitudes of Gratitude: How to Give and Receive Joy Everyday ...
An inspiring guide to the rewards of giving thanks, this small volume features short, easy-to-digest essays that explain why gratitude chases away negative emotions.
M. J. Ryan, 1999
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Gratitude Prayers: Prayers, Poems, and Prose for Everyday ...
Presents a collection of inspiring prayers, reflective poems, and motivating quotes that will open readers to experience more joy and wonder in life.
June Cotner, Tamara Haus, 2013
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Gratitude in Education: A Radical View
Teachers at all levels of education will find this book practical and inspiring as they read how other educators have engaged with challenges that reveal different dimensions of gratitude, and how some have discovered its relevance in ...
Kerry Howells, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRATITUDE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gratitude is used in the context of the following news items.
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Opinion: Hillary Clinton owes a debt of gratitude to Donald Trump
Donald Trump drew 9,000 people to a rally in Phoenix on Saturday. He is placing first or second among Republican primary candidates in ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
2
Buencaminos express gratitude for prayers, support
MANILA - Actors Nonie and Shamaine Buencamino on Sunday expressed their gratitude to everyone who prayed and supported them in the ... «ABS CBN News, Jul 15»
3
New gratitude after days in the desert
Cape Town - To spend time in a desert is to learn gratitude – all over again. We went into the Namib Desert two Saturdays ago and have just ... «Independent Online, Jul 15»
4
Local Reaction to Adams Terror Arrest: Fear, Disbelief, Gratitude
ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshires reacted with surprise and disbelief on Monday when the news broke that the FBI raid in Adams on July 4 ... «iBerkshires.com, Jul 15»
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ACT graduates shed tears of joy, gratitude
“I remember when I met you … even then you were trying to figure out what you and Penn State could do to help MBE/WBE contractors who ... «Penn State News, Jul 15»
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Linda Fort: Notes on living a life full of gratitude
If you haven't started a gratitude journal, please do — it brings a smile to my soul when I look back at a year of blessings. Was each day ... «Winona Daily News, Jul 15»
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Gratitude: Why I owe Gary Mac a lot - Gerrard
Steven Gerrard was a fresh-faced 20-year-old fighting for a place in the first team when Gary joined the club from Coventry City in the summer ... «Pulse.com.gh, Jul 15»
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Astrology: Practise gratitude
Going into a state of gratitude is one of the best ways to ward off any looming problems and to attract better things into our lives. Thankfully, a new moon is ... «Body and Soul, Jul 15»
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Mum's gratitude as stranger helps son in Kedington
Mrs Marsh's son is recovering well from the incident and she has expressed her gratitude and thanks to the complete stranger who stopped her ... «Haverhill Echo, Jul 15»
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My survivor's lap brings gratitude
Janice Downey's luminaria she lit in honor of her daughter Bridgette shines purple with glow sticks during the Relay for Life on Friday at the ... «Cody Enterprise, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Gratitude [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/gratitude>. Apr 2024 ».
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