English

thank

θæŋk
Meaning: to express gratitude to
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base thank
3rd person singular present thanks
Present participle thanking
Past thanked
Will future will thank
Going-to future going to thank
Imperative negative don't thank / do not thank

Example sentences

I would like to thank everyone for their help.
I would like to thank everyone for their help.
Second, I would like to thank my parents.
Second, I would like to thank my parents.
Thank you so much for your help.
Thank you so much for your help.
The manager thanked the customer for their loyalty.
The manager thanked the customer for their loyalty.
After the speech, she thanked the volunteers profusely.
After the speech, she thanked the volunteers profusely.

Usage Notes

A common verb used to express appreciation or gratitude to someone for a specific action or gift.

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