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gratitude definition

grati·tude (grat′i to̵̅o̅d′, -tyo̵̅o̅d′)

noun

a feeling of thankful appreciation for favors or benefits received; thankfulness

Etymology: Fr < ML gratitudo < L gratus, pleasing: see grace

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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