Definitions

thank

[thangk] / θæŋk /

VERB

express gratitude

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledge kiss praise

STRONG

bless

WEAK

be grateful be indebted be obligated be obliged bow down give thanks say thank you show appreciation show courtesy show gratitude smile on

Example Sentences

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If your weekend road trip is fast and smooth, you might have this law to thank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

"Today I returned more calmly, and thank God I found her, I identified her," he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Oh, thank God, I didn’t know what happened.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

"I lost my house completely, but we're all right, thank God."

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

I bob my head up and down—Yes, thank you, I’d appreciate that.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse