express gratitude

Meaning

To communicate thanks or appreciation for a favor, gift, or assistance provided by another person.

Examples

• She remembered to express gratitude to her neighbor for watering the plants during her vacation.
• The employee decided to express gratitude during the meeting for the guidance provided by the manager.

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsprɛs ˈɡrætɪtjuːd/

How to Use express gratitude

express gratitude to someone (prepositional phrase)

To direct thanks toward a specific person. — "Management took a moment to express gratitude to all the volunteers."

express gratitude for something (prepositional phrase)

To specify the reason or gift for which thanks are given. — "He wrote a short note to express gratitude for their hospitality."

Synonyms of express gratitude

Words with a similar meaning to express gratitude:

• thank
• appreciate