thank
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[edit] English
[edit] Pronunciation
- enPR: thăngk IPA: /θæŋk/ SAMPA: /T{Nk/
- (UK, US) IPA: [θæŋk]
- (æ-tensing, NY) IPA: [θeɪŋk]
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Audio (US) (file) - Rhymes: -æŋk
[edit] Etymology 1
Old English þanc
[edit] Noun
thank (plural thanks)
- (obsolete) An expression of appreciation; a thought.
[edit] Etymology 2
Old English þancian
[edit] Verb
thank (third-person singular simple present thanks, present participle thanking, simple past and past participle thanked)
- express gratitude or appreciation to someone
- She thanked him for the lift
- 1900, L. Frank Baum , The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Chapter 23
- The Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman and the Lion now thanked the Good Witch earnestly for her kindness; and Dorothy exclaimed:
- credit or hold something responsible
- We can thank global warming for this weather
[edit] Translations
express gratitude or appreciation to someone
credit or hold something responsible
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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)
- to thank