thank
/ˈθæŋk/ verb A1- To express appreciation or gratitude toward (someone or something). · She thanked him for the lift.
- In the future tense in the form one will thank someone to do something, chiefly expressing a command or criticism: to request that (someone) do something. · I’ll thank you not to smoke in my house!
- To respond to (someone) out of, or as if out of, appreciation or gratitude.
- Chiefly followed by for: to credit or hold (someone or something) responsible, especially for something negative; to blame. · We can thank global warming for this freak weather.· We have two sick newborns to thank for our lack of sleep lately.
He/she/it thanks · Past thanked · Past participle thanked · -ing form thanking
Verb forms
- Base form
- thank
- He/she/it
- thanks
- Past
- thanked
- Past participle
- thanked
- -ing form
- thanking
From the library
“Thank you,” he answered gratefully.
“I’m pretty well, thank you,” replied Dorothy politely.
“Thank you very much,” said the Scarecrow, when he had been set down on the ground.
“Thanks, Danglars—that will smooth over all difficulties.
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