thank
thank Lexical Profile
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• noun
An expression of gratitude or appreciation for a favor, gift, or kindness (almost always used in the plural form 'thanks').
"The committee extended its sincere thanks to all the volunteers who helped organize the charity gala."
• verb
To express gratitude, appreciation, or acknowledgment to someone for a favor, service, or gift.
"She wrote a warm note to thank her mentor for years of patient guidance and encouragement."
To hold someone or something responsible for a particular outcome, often used ironically to assign blame.
"We have the sudden spring frost to thank for the poor harvest in the peach orchards this year."
Word Nuance & Usage
As a noun, 'thank' is almost exclusively used in the plural form 'thanks' in modern English, though the singular occasionally survives in archaic expressions or compound nouns.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'þanc' (thought, favor, gratitude) and 'þancian' (to give thanks), originating from the Proto-Germanic root '*thankaz', which is directly related to the word 'think'—reflecting the historical concept of gratitude as mindful remembrance.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.