token of our gratitude

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phraseformal

   a small act, gift, or gesture that shows you are thankful to someone

   Grammar: Usually used after 'as a' or 'a small' to introduce a thank-you gesture: We gave them flowers as a token of our gratitude.

   Patterns

   • as a token of our gratitude
   • a token of our gratitude for something
   • give someone something as a token of our gratitude

   Please accept this gift as a token of our gratitude for all your help.

   The mayor presented a plaque to the volunteers as a token of our gratitude.

   We planted a tree in the park as a token of our gratitude to the community.

2. 2phrasefixed phraseformal

   a symbolic way of expressing thanks, often in a formal speech or written message

   Grammar: Used to describe the purpose of a formal thank-you, not a physical object: This award is a token of our gratitude.

   Patterns

   • a token of our gratitude for something
   • serve as a token of our gratitude
   • stand as a token of our gratitude

   This award is a token of our gratitude to everyone who worked on the project.

   The letter was intended as a token of our gratitude, not a formal contract.

   A round of applause is a simple token of our gratitude.

Common combinations

as a token of our gratitude

She received a bouquet as a token of our gratitude.

a small token of our gratitude

He gave them a small token of our gratitude for their kindness.

a token of our gratitude for

This certificate is a token of our gratitude for your years of service.

present something as a token of our gratitude

They presented a cheque as a token of our gratitude.

Synonyms and how they differ

a sign of our thanks

More general and less formal; it can refer to any indication of thanks, not necessarily a gift or gesture.

a gesture of appreciation

Focuses on the action or symbolic act rather than the object given.

Word family

token noun

a small object or symbol that represents something else

gratitude noun

the feeling of being thankful

Commonly confused: token of our gratitude or token of appreciation?

Practice

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