thank

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\ ˈthaŋk

thanked; thanking; thanks

Definition of thank

transitive verb

1 : to express gratitude to thanked her for the present —used in the phrase thank you usually without a subject to politely express gratitude thank you for your consideration or sometimes to emphasize a preceding statement especially by implying that it is not subject to question likes her job just fine, thank you —used in such phrases as thank God, thank goodness usually without a subject to express gratitude or more often only the speaker's or writer's pleasure or satisfaction in something

2 : to hold responsible had only himself to thank for his loss

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Examples of thank in a Sentence

I want to thank everyone who helped today. There's no need to thank me. Anyone would have done the same.

Recent Examples on the Web All had the same harmonious message: To thank the frontline workers for their sacrifice and contributions to helping the community during the pandemic. — Callie Caplan, Dallas News, "WATCH: Mavs’ 2011 title team thanks COVID-19 frontline ‘champions’ with melodic video tribute," 9 Feb. 2021 Basically, Shelton has shoddy cell service to thank for that. — Nick Romano, EW.com, "Gwen Stefani reveals how she really got together with Blake Shelton in jokey Super Bowl ad," 8 Feb. 2021 Costuming, thank Sweet Baby King Cake Jesus, is one of the rare traditions New Orleanians can still safely embrace. — Sarah Ravits, NOLA.com, "Headpieces and house floats: Two costume experts gear up for Carnival 2021," 8 Feb. 2021 Who will the Super Bowl MVP thank first in his acceptance speech? — BostonGlobe.com, "Tom Brady and the Buccaneers open on offense in Super Bowl LV," 7 Feb. 2021 Amber Tjaden’s brother-in-law, Mike Lewis, also used the online platform to thank all those that had assisted in her search. — Caitlin Mcfall, Fox News, "Body of former Omaha mayor's daughter found after vanishing from home last month," 7 Feb. 2021 Malcolm & Marie is based on a simple premise: What happens after a director forgets to thank his wife at his movie's premiere? — Lia Beck, refinery29.com, "There’s At Least One True Story Behind Malcolm & Marie," 7 Feb. 2021 To thank and honor them for their service during COVID-19 times the NFL is picking up the $950 ticket price. — Charles Hollis, al, "KC’s revamped offensive line a problem against Brady, underdog Bucs," 6 Feb. 2021 Malcolm forgot to thank Marie during his speech, despite thanking everyone else in the world. — Bill Goodykoontz, Detroit Free Press, "‘Malcolm & Marie’ is beautiful but exhausting," 5 Feb. 2021

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