/ ˈgrætɪtjuːd; NAmE -tuːd/ noun
[ U ] gratitude (to sb) (for sth) the feeling of being grateful and wanting to express your thanks :
He smiled at them with gratitude .
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
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Old French , or from medieval Latin gratitudo , from Latin gratus pleasing, thankful.