Express gratitude: meaning, definitions and examples

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express gratitude

 

[ ɡræˈtɪtjuːd ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in daily life

To express gratitude means to show appreciation or thankfulness towards someone for something they have done. It is a way of acknowledging the kindness or help received from others.

Synonyms

acknowledge, appreciate, thank

Examples of usage

  • I would like to express my gratitude for all the support you have given me.
  • She expressed her gratitude by sending a thank you card.
  • We should always express gratitude towards those who help us.
Context #2 | Noun

formal occasions

Gratitude is the quality of being thankful or showing appreciation. It is a feeling of gratefulness towards someone or something.

Synonyms

appreciation, recognition, thankfulness

Examples of usage

  • She showed her gratitude by giving a speech at the event.
  • The students expressed their gratitude to the teacher for his guidance.

Translations

Translations of the word "express gratitude" in other languages:

🇵🇹 expressar gratidão

🇮🇳 आभार व्यक्त करना

🇩🇪 Dankbarkeit ausdrücken

🇮🇩 mengungkapkan rasa terima kasih

🇺🇦 висловлювати вдячність

🇵🇱 wyrazić wdzięczność

🇯🇵 感謝を表す (kansha o arawasu)

🇫🇷 exprimer sa gratitude

🇪🇸 expresar gratitud

🇹🇷 minnettarlık ifade etmek

🇰🇷 감사를 표현하다 (gamsareul pyohyeonhada)

🇸🇦 التعبير عن الامتنان

🇨🇿 vyjádřit vděčnost

🇸🇰 vyjadriť vďačnosť

🇨🇳 表达感激 (biǎodá gǎnjī)

🇸🇮 izraziti hvaležnost

🇮🇸 tjá þakklæti

🇰🇿 ризашылығын білдіру

🇬🇪 მადლიერების გამოხატვა (madlierebis gamokhatva)

🇦🇿 minnətdarlıq ifadə etmək

🇲🇽 expresar gratitud

Etymology

The word 'gratitude' originated from the Latin word 'gratitudo', which means 'thankfulness'. The concept of expressing gratitude has been present in various cultures and religions throughout history. It is considered a virtue and a positive emotion that strengthens social bonds and promotes well-being.