thank

/θæɳk/

Thân thiện

She holds up a handmade card to thank her teacher.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To express gratitude or show appreciation to: The primary meaning is to tell someone you are grateful for something they have done or given.

Usage

• The verb "thank" is typically used with a direct object (the person being thanked).
• It is often followed by "for" to specify the reason for gratitude.
• It is commonly used in the simple present and past tenses.

Examples

• Verb:
  • I must thank you for your help.
  • She thanked the host for the lovely dinner.
  • We thank you for your generous donation.

Advanced Usage

• "To have (only) oneself to thank (for something)": To be solely responsible for a bad situation or outcome.
  • If you fail the exam, you'll have only yourself to thank.
• "I'll thank you to...": A formal, sometimes stern, way to make a request or express disapproval.
  • I'll thank you to keep your opinions to yourself.

Variants and Related Words

• Thankful (adj): Feeling or expressing gratitude.
  • I am thankful for your support.
• Thankless (adj): (Of a task or job) not likely to be appreciated or rewarded.
  • Cleaning up after the party is a thankless job.

Synonyms

• Express gratitude to: To convey thankful feelings to someone.
• Show appreciation to: To demonstrate that you value someone's action or gift.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

• Thank out: (Informal, rare) To thank someone profusely or excessively.
  • He thanked me out for the small favor.

Related Idioms

• "No, thank you": A polite formula for declining an offer.
  • "Would you like more coffee?" "No, thank you."
• "Thank God/goodness/heavens": An exclamation expressing relief.
  • Thank goodness you're safe!

Học thuật

Verb

1. express gratitude or show appreciation to

Từ đồng nghĩa

• give thanks