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Definition of Thank
1. Verb. Express gratitude or show appreciation to.
Specialized synonyms: Acknowledge, Recognise, Recognize
Generic synonyms: Convey
Definition of Thank
1. n. A expression of gratitude; an acknowledgment expressive of a sense of favor or kindness received; obligation, claim, or desert, or gratitude; -- now generally used in the plural.
2. v. t. To express gratitude to (anyone) for a favor; to make acknowledgments to (anyone) for kindness bestowed; -- used also ironically for blame.
Definition of Thank
1. Noun. (obsolete) An expression of appreciation; a thought. ¹
2. Verb. express gratitude or appreciation to someone ¹
3. Verb. credit or hold something responsible ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Thank
1. to express gratitude to [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Thank
Literary usage of Thank
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York by Daniel Defoe (1790)
"... and, putting me to a full ftop, made me a very low bow: I moft heartily thank
GOD, and you, Sir, fays he, for giving me fo evident a call to fo ..."
2. The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan (1846)
"She saw also, as if he bowed his head with bis face to the paved work that was
under his Prince's feet, saying, I heartily thank my Lord and King for ..."
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