Thank: meaning, definitions and examples

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thank

 

[ ฮธรฆล‹k ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

expression of gratitude

Express gratitude or appreciation to someone

Synonyms

express gratitude, give thanks, show appreciation

Examples of usage

  • Thank you for your help with the project.
  • I want to thank you for everything you've done for me.
Context #2 | Noun

expression of gratitude

A polite expression used when acknowledging a gift, service, or compliment, or when accepting or refusing an offer

Synonyms

acknowledgment, appreciation, gratitude

Examples of usage

  • She sent a thank-you note to show her appreciation.
  • His thank you was heartfelt and sincere.

Translations

Translations of the word "thank" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น obrigado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคจเฅเคฏเคตเคพเคฆ (Dhanyavaad)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช danke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terima kasih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัะบัƒัŽ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziฤ™kujฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ใ‚ŠใŒใจใ† (Arigatou)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท merci

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gracias

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท teลŸekkรผr ederim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ์‚ฌํ•ฉ๋‹ˆ๋‹ค (Gamsahamnida)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดูƒุฑุง (Shukran)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dฤ›kuji

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤakujem

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐข่ฐข (Xiรจxiรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hvala

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ takk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะฐั…ะผะตั‚ (Rakhmet)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ›แƒแƒ“แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ— (Gmadlobt)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงox saฤŸ ol

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gracias

Etymology

The word 'thank' originated from the Old English word 'thanc', which means thought or gratitude. It evolved over time to become the modern word 'thank', used to express gratitude or appreciation towards others. The act of thanking has been a common practice in various cultures throughout history, as a way to show respect and acknowledge the kindness of others.

See also: thankful, thankfully, thankfulness, thankless, thanksgiving, unthankful.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,500, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.