thank
Translation
to thank
Examples
Thank you for the lovely gift.
Thank you for the lovely gift.
I must thank him for his help.
I must thank him for his help.
You have only yourself to thank for this mess.
You have only yourself to thank for this mess.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((for sth./-ing)) to express gratitude to (sb.) for (sth.) I thanked her for the gift.
((sb.)) to express gratitude to (sb.) Thank you very much.
Similar Words
Synonyms: appreciate, acknowledge
Etymology
From Old English 'þancian' (to thank), from 'þanc' (thought, gratitude), related to 'think'.
Memory Tips
When you 'think' good thoughts about someone's help, you 'thank' them.