thank

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1 1.2.1 Noun 1.3 Etymology 2 1.3.1 Verb 1.3.1.1 Translations 1.4 Related terms 2 Scots 2.1 Verb

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

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• Rhymes: -æŋk

[edit] Etymology 1

Old English þanc

[edit] Noun

thank (plural thanks)

1. (obsolete) An expression of appreciation; a thought.

[edit] Etymology 2

Old English þancian

[edit] Verb

to thank (third-person singular simple present thanks, present participle thanking, simple past and past participle thanked)

1. express gratitude or appreciation to someone
   • She thanked him for the lift
2. credit or hold something responsible
   • We can thank global warming for this weather

[edit] Translations

[edit] Related terms

• thanks
• thank you

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[edit] Scots

[edit] Verb

tae thank (third-person singular simple present thanks, present participle thankin, simple past thankit, past participle thankit)

1. to thank