Thank
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Thank
Noun
- singular of thanks (“an expression of appreciation or gratitude; grateful feelings or thoughts; favour, goodwill, graciousness”)
Verb
- To express appreciation or gratitude toward (someone or something).
"She thanked him for the lift."
- To express appreciation or gratitude toward (someone or something).
"She thanked him for the lift."
- In the future tense in the form one will thank someone to do something, chiefly expressing a command or criticism: to request that (someone) do something.
"I’ll thank you not to smoke in my house!"
- To express appreciation or gratitude for (something).
- To respond to (someone) out of, or as if out of, appreciation or gratitude. Chiefly followed by for: to credit or hold (someone or something) responsible, especially for something negative; to blame.
"We can thank global warming for this freak weather."