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verb · A1

Thank

THANGK/θæŋk/

Tell someone you are pleased they helped: thank. Thank you is the set phrase — you after thank in this greeting. Thank you for the book. Thanks is the informal cousin. Think is the verb in your head — i versus a.

Meaning

To tell someone you are pleased because they helped you.

Examples

  • “Thank you for the book.”
  • “I want to thank you for your help.”
  • “Thank her for the invitation.”

Good to know

thank you / thank you for + noun. Informal: thanks. Mix-up: think.

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