thank

Pronunciation

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Verb

Plain form thank

Third-person singular thanks

Past tense thanked

Past participle thanked

Present participle thanking

1. To say a good word after someone gives something to you or after someone does something good for you.

   She thanked him very much for the beautiful food he cooked for her.

   "I would like a drink, please." "Here is your drink." "Thank you."