THANK Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

thank

verb

Definition of thank

as in to commend

to tell (someone) that you are grateful for something that he or she has done or given I thanked her for giving me the present. I want to thank everyone who helped today.

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Recent Examples of thank Producer Cameron Mackintosh jogged out onto the stage, thanking those onstage for being a part of the musical’s generational legacy. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 July 2026 Bill thanked O’Connell for being the first one to introduce him to Giuliana. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026 Democrats on the committee defended Fauci's right to plead the Fifth and thanked him for his years of service. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 29 July 2026 The group included several teenage girls wearing XX-XY Athletics shirts and carrying handmade signs thanking Cunningham. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for thank

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At his first principal assignment, Hammocks Middle, Villalobos was commended for engaging parents, essentially resurrecting the school’s PTSA.

— Austin Horn July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Reactions to Graves’ retirement Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas spoke at the Thursday press conference, commending Graves for her leadership.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Definition of commend

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But the fact that this super team from LA added another not-so-secret weapon in its bid for a three-peat was not universally applauded by baseball fans.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
And in this economy, any fresh opportunity is cause for celebration, so take a moment to applaud yourself.

— Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of applaud

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Pezeshkian congratulated Khalil al-Hayya on his election as head of the group’s political bureau and told him Iran would continue supporting the Palestinian cause, according to a Hamas statement posted in Arabic, and reviewed by Fox News Digital.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
The text is a reference to the song’s lyrics, which see Bad Bunny congratulating and thanking his parents for giving birth to him.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026

Definition of congratulate

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But as demonstrations attracted larger crowds, the government was forced to acknowledge them and respond to their growing influence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
While acknowledging a desire for the honor, Overeem states he's not overly bothered, having faced similar situations throughout his long career.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of acknowledge

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