Gratitude \Grat"i*tude\, n. [F. gratitude, LL. gratitudo, from
gratus agreeable, grateful. See Grate, a.]
The state of being grateful; warm and friendly feeling toward
a benefactor; kindness awakened by a favor received;
thankfulness.
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The debt immense of endless gratitude. --Milton.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
gratitude
n : a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation; "he was
overwhelmed with gratitude for their help" [ant: ingratitude]
WordNet (r) 2.0
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