express gratitude

Meaning

This expression means to show or declare thankfulness and appreciation for a favor, gift, or kind gesture. It is a formal way of saying 'thank you' or showing that you appreciate what someone has done.

Examples

• We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who supported our charity event.

  We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who supported our charity event.

• The company wrote a letter to express gratitude for the client's long-term loyalty.

  The company wrote a letter to express gratitude for the client's long-term loyalty.

• It is polite to express gratitude after receiving a thoughtful gift.

  It is polite to express gratitude after receiving a thoughtful gift.

• She wanted to express gratitude to her mentors before graduating.

  She wanted to express gratitude to her mentors before graduating.

• He struggled to find the right words to express his gratitude for their hospitality.

  He struggled to find the right words to express his gratitude for their hospitality.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I want to express gratitude to you for your help.

  ✓ I want to express my gratitude for your help.

  In natural English, we usually specify whose gratitude it is by using a possessive adjective like 'my', 'our', or 'their'.

• ✗ She expressed gratitude of the generous donation.

  ✓ She expressed gratitude for the generous donation.

  The correct preposition to show the reason for gratitude is 'for', not 'of'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I am writing this email to ___ for your guidance during the project.

  💡 Formally show thankfulness (include 'my').

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  express my gratitude

• The local community wanted to ___ to the firefighters.

  💡 Say thank you formally.

  Show answer

  express gratitude