Meaning & use

thank

verb·Everyday

To express gratitude to someone for something they have done or given.

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She thanked the volunteers warmly for spending their weekend helping at the shelter.

He wrote a note to thank his teacher for the encouragement throughout the year.

A note on using this word

Often followed by "for," specifying the reason for gratitude, as in "thank you for your help."

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