GRATITUDE Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word gratitude. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for GRATITUDE
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| appreciation | nounn | |||||||
noun • understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something • delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values) • an expression of gratitude • a favorable judgment • an increase in price or value | ||||||||
| gratefulness | nounn | |||||||
noun • warm friendly feelings of gratitude | ||||||||
| thankfulness | nounn | |||||||
noun • warm friendly feelings of gratitude | ||||||||
| acknowledgment | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged • a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage • a statement acknowledging something or someone | ||||||||
| grace | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors • (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence • elegance and beauty of movement or expression • a sense of propriety and consideration for others • a disposition to kindness and compassion • a period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor • a short prayer of thanks before a meal • (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God verb • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • be beautiful to look at | ||||||||
| indebted | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc • under a legal obligation to someone | ||||||||
| indebtedness | nounn | |||||||
noun • an obligation to pay money to another party • a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor | ||||||||
| obliged | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • under a moral obligation to do something | ||||||||
| recognition | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged • the process of recognizing something or someone by remembering • approval • coming to understand something clearly and distinctly • (biology) the ability of one molecule to attach to another molecule that has a complementary shape • the explicit and formal acknowledgement of a government or of the national independence of a country • an acceptance (as of a claim) as true and valid • designation by the chair granting a person the right to speak in a deliberative body | ||||||||
| thanks | nounn | |||||||
noun • an acknowledgment of appreciation • with the help of or owing to | ||||||||
