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 Fils-Aimé thanked El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele in his brief speech. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026 His campaign has set up a sign thanking voters for their support. — CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 Capricci’s True Italian shared the news on Instagram on Monday, thanking customers for making the restaurant part of the Waxhaw community. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026 Honoring the sacrifices of America’s military men and women is noble, but there are better ways to thank them for their service than a bland tribute like this. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thank

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Verb

Robertson commends Bowick’s candor across her two interviews, the first of which spanned two days of filming.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026
That would certainly explain her kinship with Sander Lak, an equally eccentric colorist who commended Miller for her longevity in the industry and for remaining faithful to her customers.

— Ari Stark, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of commend

Verb

Everyone in the audience was laughing and applauding, thinking Molière’s intense coughing fit was comedic gold, until their laughter turned to horror.

— Gates McFadden, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
Fans applauded while a tribute video that the Pelicans produced for McCollum played on the videoboards above the court.

— Brett Martel, AJC.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of applaud

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According to outlets, including Maine broadcast station WMTW, Collins called Jackson shortly after midnight to congratulate him for his win.

— Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026
Sorrells congratulated Burks on her victory and said his office will work with her to ensure a smooth transition.

— Emerson Clarridge Updated November 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of congratulate

Verb

Under cross-examination, Palacios acknowledged that all his communications came via Duberney Capador Giraldo and Germán Alejandro Rivera García, who served as co-leaders of the Colombian squad.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Throughout those three days, FBI Special Agent Bryan Witt, who was assigned to help investigate the matter, candidly acknowledged to the court that the case had not been handled like any other in his career.

— Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of acknowledge

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