Cool MateMeaning of Thank
In simple words: To say you are grateful for something.
Thank in a sentence
- I want to thank you for your help.
- She always remembers to thank her parents.
- You should thank him when he does something nice.
- They thank their teachers at the end of the year.
- Please thank her for the wonderful gift.
How to use Thank
Use 'thank' in everyday situations when expressing gratitude. More formal situations might use 'express gratitude.' Avoid using it in contexts where a more formal tone is required.
Grammar pattern
thank + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'tank' — imagine a tank overflowing with gratitude!
Related words
Synonyms for Thank
- appreciate
- acknowledge
- express gratitude
- recognize
- commend
Common mistakes with Thank
- Using 'thank' without an object, e.g., saying 'I thank' instead of 'I thank you.'
- Confusing 'thank' with 'thanks'—'thank' is a verb, while 'thanks' is a noun.
- Omitting 'you' when thanking someone, which can make it sound insincere.
Compare Thank with Appreciate, Acknowledge, Recognize, Commend
Thank appears in
Thank in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
شكر
تقول أنك ممتن لشيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ধন্যবাদ
কোনো কিছুর জন্য কৃতজ্ঞতা প্রকাশ করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Danke
Sagen, dass man für etwas dankbar ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Agradecer
Decir que estás agradecido por algo.
- Persianفارسی
تشکر کردن
گفتن اینکه برای چیزی سپاسگزار هستید.
- FrenchFrançais
Merci
Dire que vous êtes reconnaissant pour quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
धन्यवाद
किसी चीज़ के लिए आभारी होने की बात करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Grazie
Dire che sei grato per qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Agradecer
Dizer que você é grato por algo.
- RussianРусский
Спасибо
Сказать, что ты благодарен за что-то.
- Urduاردو
شکریہ ادا کرنا
کسی چیز کے لیے شکر گزار ہونا بتانا۔
- Chinese中文
感谢
说你对某事感激。
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Frequently asked questions about Thank
What does Thank mean?
To say you are grateful for something.
What is the definition of Thank?
to tell somebody that you are grateful for something
How do you use Thank in a sentence?
I want to thank you for your help.
Can you give another example of Thank?
She always remembers to thank her parents.
What are synonyms for Thank?
Common alternatives include appreciate, acknowledge, express gratitude, recognize, commend.
What is the opposite of Thank?
Opposite meanings include blame, criticize, curse.
What words go with Thank?
It commonly pairs with gratefully, heartily, profusely, must, want to, would like to, for.
What are common mistakes when using Thank?
Using 'thank' without an object, e.g., saying 'I thank' instead of 'I thank you.' Confusing 'thank' with 'thanks'—'thank' is a verb, while 'thanks' is a noun. Omitting 'you' when thanking someone, which can make it sound insincere.
How do you pronounce Thank?
US: /["/θæŋk/","/θæŋks/","/θæŋkt/","/ˈθæŋkɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/θæŋk/","/θæŋks/","/θæŋkt/","/ˈθæŋkɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Thank?
Use 'thank' in everyday situations when expressing gratitude. More formal situations might use 'express gratitude.' Avoid using it in contexts where a more formal tone is required.
What CEFR level is Thank?
"Thank" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.