Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

GRATITUDE

Acknowledgment 

The most appropriate synonym of the given word gratitude is acknowledgment.

• Gratitude means "the feeling of thankfulness or appreciation."
• Acknowledgment means "the act of recognizing or admitting the existence or truth of something."
• Accuse means "to charge someone with a crime or offense."
• Absolve means "to declare someone free from guilt or blame."
• Compel means "to force or coerce someone to do something."