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   Grateful (?), a. [Grate, a. + full; cf. F. gré thanks, good will, fr. L. gratum, neut. of gratus agreeable, grateful. See Grate, a.]
   1. Having a due sense of benefits received; kindly disposed toward one from whom a favor has been received; willing to acknowledge and repay, or give thanks for, benefits; as, “a grateful heart”.
   
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   A grateful mind
   
   By owing, owes not, but still pays. Milton.
   
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   2. Affording pleasure; pleasing to the senses; gratifying; delicious; as, “a grateful present; food grateful to the palate; grateful sleep”.
   
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   Now golden fruits on loaded branches shine,
   
   And grateful clusters swell. Pope.
   
   Syn. -- Thankful; pleasing; acceptable; gratifying; agreeable; welcome; delightful; delicious.
   
   -- Gratefully, adv. -- Gratefulness, n.
   
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