gratitude

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Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

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Definition

  1. noun a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

Etymology

From French gratitude, from Medieval Latin grātitūdō (“thankfulness”), from Latin grātus (“thankful”). Displaced Old English þancung.

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