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| appreciative |
feeling or capable of feeling gratitude or appreciation. |
| hallelujah |
an exclamation used to express praise, as of God, or joy or gratitude. [2 definitions] |
| obligation |
a favor or service for which one owes gratitude. [2/5 definitions] |
| thank |
to express gratitude or appreciation to. [1/2 definitions] |
| thankful |
feeling or showing gratitude. |
| thanks |
an acknowledgment of gratitude for a benefit received. [2/3 definitions] |
| Thanksgiving |
(l.c.) feeling or outpouring of gratitude; giving of thanks. [1/2 definitions] |
| thank-you |
an ordinary expression of gratitude. [2 definitions] |
| thank you |
used to politely express gratitude at being given or offered something, such as a gift, service, opportunity, or compliment. |
| unthankful |
offering no thanks or gratitude; not grateful. [1/2 definitions] |
| votive |
made or done to express gratitude or devotion. [1/2 definitions] |
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