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Words that have "grat" in them

Description

These are words that contain the root "grat," which derives from the Latin root "gratus," meaning "pleasing" or "thankful." The "grat" root represents the concepts of gratitude, appreciation, and pleasantness, and they add a sense of positivity to the words in which they appear.

Examples

Noun Examples

• Gratitude: the quality of being thankful or showing appreciation for something.
• Gratefulness: the state of feeling or showing gratitude.

Adjective Examples

• Grateful: feeling or showing gratitude; thankful.
• Gratifying: giving pleasure or satisfaction; pleasing.
• Gracious: having the qualities of kindness, courtesy, and tact.

Verb Examples

• Gratify: to give pleasure or satisfaction to; please.
• Congratulate: to express pleasure and commendation to someone for an achievement or good wishes for a special event.

Adverb Examples

• Gratefully: in a thankful or appreciative manner.
• Gratifyingly: in a pleasing or satisfying manner.

Sample Sentences

1. I expressed my gratitude for her help in the project.
2. He was grateful for the support he received during difficult times.
3. Their efforts were highly gratifying for the entire team.
4. The host welcomed the guests with gracious hospitality.
5. She wanted to gratify her parents by achieving academic success.
6. Let's congratulate Mary on her well-deserved promotion.
7. He bowed gratefully as the audience applauded his performance.
8. The positive response from the audience was gratifyingly overwhelming.

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