sense+of+obligation

  • 111gratefully — (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. appreciatively, thankfully, with a sense of obligation, delightedly, responsively, admiringly. Ant. rudely*, ungratefully, thanklessly …

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  • 112plural societies — Societies which are divided into different linguistic, ethnic, religious, or racial groups and communities. Arguably, this description could apply to almost any society , with the result that the term is sometimes (unhelpfully) treated as… …

    Dictionary of sociology

  • 113responsible — 1590s, answerable (to another, for something), from Fr. responsible, from L. responsus, pp. of respondere to respond (see RESPOND (Cf. respond)). Meaning morally accountable for one s actions is attested from 1836. Retains the sense of obligation …

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  • 114Einhard — (c. 770 840)    Frankish writer and biographer who was a member of Charlemagne s court school. One of the great success stories of Charlemagne s efforts to revive learning in his empire, Einhard is best know for his Vita Karoli (Life of… …

    Encyclopedia of Barbarian Europe

  • 115appreciation — noun 1) he showed his appreciation Syn: gratitude, thanks, gratefulness, thankfulness, recognition, sense of obligation Ant: ingratitude 2) her appreciation of literature Syn: valuing …

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  • 116actor — actor, player, performer, mummer, mime, mimic, thespian, impersonator, trouper denote in common one who, for the entertainment or edification of an audience, takes part in an exhibition simulating happenings in real life. An actor makes a… …

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  • 117gratitude — n gratefulness, thankfulness, appreciation, sense of obligation; recognition, acknowledgment, thanks, thanksgiving …

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  • 118thankfulness — n gratitude, gratefulness, appreciation, appreciativeness, thanks; sense of obligation, beholdenness, obligedness, indebtedness; regard, re gards, wishes; acknowledgement, recognition, credit …

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  • 119bread-and-butter letter — /ˌbrɛd ən ˈbʌtə lɛtə/ (say .bred uhn butuh letuh) noun a letter written out of a sense of obligation for some favour received, as from a guest to a host …

  • 120DETROIT — DETROIT, largest city in Michigan, U.S., with a Jewish population of around 103,000 (with Ann Arbor) in 2001, comprising 1.9% of the city s total population. Part of the distinction of Detroit Jews derives from the nature and history of Detroit.… …

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