Thank: meaning, definitions and examples

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thank

[ θæŋk ]

Verb / Noun

Oxford 3000

^{Context #1 | Verb}

expression of gratitude

Express gratitude or appreciation to someone

Synonyms

express gratitude, give thanks, show appreciation.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
thank	Used in everyday situations to show gratitude for something small or regular, such as receiving help, a gift, or a favor. Thank you for the gift I want to thank my friends for their support
express gratitude	Used in more formal or heartfelt situations where you want to convey deeper appreciation or when writing or speaking formally. I would like to express my gratitude to all who have supported me during this journey He expressed his gratitude in his acceptance speech
show appreciation	Used when you want to formally acknowledge someone's efforts or contributions, often in professional settings or more elaborate acknowledgments. We would like to show appreciation to our hardworking employees She showed appreciation for their kindness by writing a heartfelt letter
give thanks	Often used in a broader or collective context, sometimes in religious or formal settings where you acknowledge what you appreciate. We give thanks for this wonderful meal Let's all give thanks for the opportunities we have been given

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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
thank	Used in everyday situations to express gratitude for a specific favor, gift, or service received. Thank you for helping me with my homework. I wanted to thank you for the wonderful dinner.
appreciation	Used to express a deep sense of recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something, often more heartfelt and long-lasting than a simple 'thank you'. I have deep appreciation for all the support you've given me. She felt a great appreciation for the art exhibited.
gratitude	Often used in more profound and sincere contexts to communicate a deep sense of thankfulness for kindness or benefits received. He expressed his gratitude for their constant support during tough times. She wrote a letter of gratitude to the donors.
acknowledgment	Often used in formal or professional settings to recognize someone's effort or contribution. It acknowledges the presence or contributions of someone or something. We would like to extend our acknowledgment to the team for their hard work. She received an acknowledgment for her contributions to the project.

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:

🇵🇹 obrigado

🇮🇳 धन्यवाद (Dhanyavaad)

🇩🇪 danke

🇮🇩 terima kasih

🇺🇦 дякую

🇵🇱 dziękuję

🇯🇵 ありがとう (Arigatou)

🇫🇷 merci

🇪🇸 gracias

🇹🇷 teşekkür ederim

🇰🇷 감사합니다 (Gamsahamnida)

🇸🇦 شكرا (Shukran)

🇨🇿 děkuji

🇸🇰 ďakujem

🇨🇳 谢谢 (Xièxiè)

🇸🇮 hvala

🇮🇸 takk

🇰🇿 рахмет (Rakhmet)

🇬🇪 გმადლობთ (Gmadlobt)

🇦🇿 çox sağ ol

🇲🇽 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.

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.

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