# express gratitude

**Pronunciation:** /ɪkˈsprɛs ˈɡrætɪtjuːd/ · ik-SPRES GRAT-i-tood

**Part of speech:** verb phrase

## 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.
- He took a moment to express gratitude for the unexpected help with his heavy luggage.

## Synonyms

- thank — The standard everyday verb used in normal conversation.
- appreciate — A slightly more polite alternative often used to acknowledge a kind gesture.

## Common patterns

- express gratitude to someone — To direct thanks toward a specific person. — Management took a moment to express gratitude to all the volunteers.
- express gratitude for something — To specify the reason or gift for which thanks are given. — He wrote a short note to express gratitude for their hospitality.

## Collocations

- express deep gratitude — The director took the stage to express deep gratitude for the award.
- express sincere gratitude — She wanted to express sincere gratitude to everyone who helped her relocate.

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