monogratation
To direct expressions of gratitude or pleasing efforts exclusively toward a single individual or entity, often at the expense of acknowledging a collective group. It describes the act of funneling all credit or appreciation into one specific 'gratitude' target.
Examples
3 of 5She tended to monogratate her mentor during every public speech, ignoring the rest of her research team.
She tended to monogratate her mentor during every public speech, ignoring the rest of her research team.
The committee chose to monogratate the primary donor while overlooking the essential contributions of the volunteer staff.
The committee chose to monogratate the primary donor while overlooking the essential contributions of the volunteer staff.
It's really annoying when you monogratate the lead singer and act like the rest of the band doesn't exist.
It's really annoying when you monogratate the lead singer and act like the rest of the band doesn't exist.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Mono' (one) + 'Grat' (thanks). You are giving all your 'thanks' to only 'one' person.
Quick Quiz
Instead of thanking the whole department, the director chose to ________ the lead engineer, causing resentment among the staff.
Correct!
The correct answer is: monogratate
Examples
She tended to monogratate her mentor during every public speech, ignoring the rest of her research team.
everydayShe tended to monogratate her mentor during every public speech, ignoring the rest of her research team.
The committee chose to monogratate the primary donor while overlooking the essential contributions of the volunteer staff.
formalThe committee chose to monogratate the primary donor while overlooking the essential contributions of the volunteer staff.
It's really annoying when you monogratate the lead singer and act like the rest of the band doesn't exist.
informalIt's really annoying when you monogratate the lead singer and act like the rest of the band doesn't exist.
Sociological studies suggest a common human tendency to monogratate high-status individuals within complex organizational hierarchies.
academicSociological studies suggest a common human tendency to monogratate high-status individuals within complex organizational hierarchies.
The manager was criticized for monogratating the CEO in hopes of securing a year-end bonus.
businessThe manager was criticized for monogratating the CEO in hopes of securing a year-end bonus.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
monogratate the top
monogratate the top
prone to monogratate
prone to monogratate
excessive monogratation
excessive monogratation
Often Confused With
Monocratization refers to the process of concentrating political power in one person, whereas monogratation refers to concentrating gratitude or praise.
Gratification is the state of being satisfied, while monogratation is the specific act of directing thanks toward one person.
Usage Notes
The term is typically used in critical or analytical contexts to point out unfair distribution of praise. Although the suffix -ation usually denotes a noun, in specific test-based contexts, it is treated as the concept of the action being performed.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use this to mean general 'thanking'; however, it must involve the exclusion of others to be accurate. Be careful not to confuse it with 'monogamy', which relates to relationships.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Mono' (one) + 'Grat' (thanks). You are giving all your 'thanks' to only 'one' person.
Word Origin
A modern construction combining the Greek 'monos' (single) and the Latin 'gratus' (pleasing/thankful).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
Instead of thanking the whole department, the director chose to ________ the lead engineer, causing resentment among the staff.
Correct!
The correct answer is: monogratate
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