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grateful [adjective]

showing or expressing thanks, especially to another person

US /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/ 
UK /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/ 

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مثال: 

I'm so grateful ( to you) for all that you've done.

Oxford Essential Dictionary

grateful

 adjective
If you are grateful, you feel or show thanks to somebody:
We are grateful to you for the help you have given us.
The noun is gratitudeopposite ungrateful

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

grateful

grateful S3 W3 /ˈɡreɪtfəl/ BrE AmE adjective
[Word Family: noun: ↑gratitude ≠ ↑ingratitude, ↑ingrate; adverb: ↑gratefully; adjective: ↑grateful ≠ ↑ungrateful]
[Date: 1500-1600; Origin: grate 'pleasing, thankful' (16-17 centuries), from Latin gratus]
1. feeling that you want to thank someone because of something kind that they have done, or showing this feeling OPP ungrateful
grateful for
I’m so grateful for all your help.
grateful to
I am very grateful to all those who took the trouble to write to me.
grateful (that)
She should be grateful that he was making things easier for her.
extremely/deeply/eternally etc grateful
I am extremely grateful for the assistance your staff have provided.
Our grateful thanks go to all who participated.
She gave me a grateful look.
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In everyday English, people usually say I appreciate it rather than I’m grateful:
Thanks, I’m really grateful. ➔ Thanks, I really appreciate it.
| I’m grateful for everything you've done. ➔ I appreciate everything you've done.
2. I would be grateful if you could/would ... formal used to make a request:
I would be most grateful if you could send me an invoice in due course.

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

grateful

grate·ful   [ˈɡreɪtfl]    [ˈɡreɪtfl]  adjective
1. feeling or showing thanks because sb has done sth kind for you or has done as you asked
~ (to sb) (for sth) I am extremely grateful to all the teachers for their help.
We would be grateful for any information you can give us.
~ (to do sth) She seems to think I should be grateful to have a job at all.
~ (that…) He was grateful that she didn't tell his parents about the incident.
• Grateful thanks are due to the following people for their help…

• Kate gave him a grateful smile.

2. used to make a request, especially in a letter or in a formal situation
I would be grateful if you could send the completed form back as soon as possible.
I would be most grateful if you would keep this matter confidential.
see grateful/thankful for small mercies at  small  adj.
Derived Word: gratefully  
Word Origin:
mid 16th cent.: from obsolete grate ‘pleasing, thankful’ (from Latin gratus) + -ful.  
Thesaurus:
grateful [grateful gratefully] adj.
I am grateful to everyone for their help.
thankfulgladrelievedappreciative|formal indebted
Opp: ungrateful
grateful/thankful for sth
grateful/indebted to sb
grateful/thankful/glad/relieved that…  
Word Family:
grateful adjective (≠ ungrateful)
gratefully adverb
gratitude noun (≠ ingratitude) 
Example Bank:
I am more than grateful for their generous response.
I'll be forever grateful for your help.
I'm eternally grateful that we managed to go there before the war.
I'm immensely grateful to you for your support.
I'm just grateful the injury is not as bad as we'd feared.
Thank you for your help. I really am most grateful.
We are deeply grateful to you and your family.
He was grateful that she didn't tell his parents about the incident.
• I would be grateful if you could send the completed form back as soon as possible.

• Kate gave him a grateful look.

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

grateful / ˈɡreɪt.f ə l / adjective

B1 showing or expressing thanks, especially to another person:

I'm so grateful ( to you) for all that you've done.

If you could get that report finished by Thursday I'd be very grateful.

After the earthquake we felt grateful to be alive.

I'm just grateful that I'm not still working for him.

formal I would be most grateful if you would send me the book immediately.

→  Opposite ungrateful

 

gratefully / -i / adverb

She smiled at me gratefully.

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

grateful

[gre͟ɪtfʊl]
 ADJ-GRADED: usu v-link ADJ, usu ADJ to n, ADJ for n/-ing
 If you are grateful for something that someone has given you or done for you, you have warm, friendly feelings towards them and wish to thank them.
  She was grateful to him for being so good to her...
  I should like to extend my grateful thanks to all the volunteers.

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

grate·ful /ˈgreɪtfəl/ adj [more ~; most ~] : feeling or showing thanks
• She was grateful (that) she didn't have to work on the holiday.
• the grateful [=thankful] recipient of a new heart
• The college sent us a grateful acknowledgment of our donation. : feeling or showing thanks to someone for some helpful act
• I'm grateful to you for your help.
• He's grateful for the attention.
• I'm grateful (to you) for this opportunity. = I'm grateful to have this opportunity. = I'm grateful that I have this opportunity.
• a grateful smile
- opposite ungrateful

gratitude

gratitude [noun]

the feeling or quality of being grateful

US /ˈɡræt̬.ə.tuːd/ 
UK /ˈɡræt.ɪ.tʃuːd/ 

حق شناسی

مثال: 

he sent them a present to show/express her gratitude.

Oxford Essential Dictionary

gratitude

 noun (no plural)
the feeling of wanting to thank somebody for something:
We gave David a present to show our gratitude for all his help.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

gratitude

gratitude /ˈɡrætətjuːd, ˈɡrætɪtjuːd $ -tuːd/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
[Word Family: noun: ↑gratitude ≠ ↑ingratitude, ↑ingrate; adverb: ↑gratefully; adjective: ↑grateful ≠ ↑ungrateful]
[Date: 1400-1500; Language: French; Origin: Latin gratitudo, from gratus; ⇨ ↑grateful]
the feeling of being grateful OPP ingratitude:
Tears of gratitude filled her eyes.
gratitude to/towards
She had a deep gratitude towards David, but she did not love him.
gratitude for
The committee expressed its gratitude for the contribution he had made.
in gratitude for something
Will you let me take you out to dinner tomorrow in gratitude for what you’ve done?
with gratitude
She accepted his offer with gratitude.
debt of gratitude at ↑debt(4)
• • •
COLLOCATIONS
■ verbs
express your gratitude We would like to express our gratitude to everyone for their generous donations.
show your gratitude Her face showed her gratitude.
feel gratitude He felt a certain gratitude to Eleanor for giving him this idea.
earn somebody's gratitude The useful service she performed raising money has earned our gratitude.
■ adjectives
somebody's eternal/undying gratitude (=used to emphasize how extremely grateful you are) The doctors who saved my daughter have my undying gratitude.
somebody's deep gratitude (also profound gratitude formal) My only emotions afterward were relief and deep gratitude.
somebody's sincere gratitude First, I must express our sincere gratitude for all you have done.
somebody's immense gratitude (=being very grateful) He would like everyone to know about his immense gratitude for all their work.
■ phrases
a feeling/sense of gratitude She had a sudden feeling of gratitude towards him.
owe somebody a debt of gratitude I owe my former teacher a deep debt of gratitude.

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

gratitude

grati·tude   [ˈɡrætɪtjuːd]    [ˈɡrætɪtuːd]  noun uncountable
the feeling of being grateful and wanting to express your thanks
He smiled at them with gratitude.
~ (to sb) (for sth) I would like to express my gratitude to everyone for their hard work.
She was presented with the gift in gratitude for her long service.
a deep sense of gratitude
I owe you a great debt of gratitude (= feel extremely grateful).
Opp:  ingratitude  
Word Origin:
[gratitude] late Middle English: from Old French, or from medieval Latin gratitudo, from Latin gratus ‘pleasing, thankful’.  
Example Bank:
His kindness and support earned him her eternal gratitude.
I remember them with gratitude.
I sent him some money as a token of my gratitude.
I would like to express my deep sense of gratitude to the staff for their patience.
They deserve our gratitude for all the work they do.
We owe her a deep debt of gratitude for her services.
You have our undying gratitude.
my gratitude at her thoughtfulness
the very deep gratitude I felt towards her
He smiled at them with gratitude.
I feel a deep sense of gratitude to her.

I owe you a great debt of gratitude.

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

gratitude / ˈɡræt.ɪ.tjuːd /   / ˈɡræt̬.ə.tuːd / noun [ U ] ( also gratefulness )

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.

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

gratitude

[græ̱tɪtjuːd, AM -tuːd]
 N-UNCOUNT: oft N for/to n
 Gratitude is the state of feeling grateful.
  ...a sense of gratitude...
  I wish to express my gratitude to Kathy Davis for her immense practical help.

 

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

gratitude

grat·i·tude /ˈgrætəˌtuːd, Brit ˈgrætəˌtjuːd/ noun [noncount] : a feeling of appreciation or thanks
• Let me express my sincere gratitude for all your help.
• We remember with gratitude those who died defending our country.
• We owe them a debt of gratitude [=we should be grateful to them] for all the help they've given us.
- opposite ingratitude

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