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gratitude noun

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Definition

the feeling or quality of being grateful
deep/eternal gratitude
She sent them a present to show/express her gratitude.
Take this as a token of my gratitude for all your help.

(Definition of gratitude noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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