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gratitude

/ˈɡɹæ.tɪ.tud/ noun B1
  1. The state of being grateful. (countable, uncountable) · She showed deep gratitude for the support she received.· He bowed his head in gratitude to the donors.

Plural gratitudes

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Allan at the manse, knelt sweetly by her open window in a great sheen of moonshine and murmured a prayer of gratitude and aspiration that came straight from her heart.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 274 · C1
“We are never quits with those who oblige us,” was Dantès’ reply; “for when we do not owe them money, we owe them gratitude.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 16 · C1
What is there I would not do to evince my earnest gratitude!”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 53 · C1
Take courage, sir; but at the same time rely on our royal gratitude.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 98 · C1

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