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Another word for thank

Choosing another word for thank depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An expression of gratitude or appreciation for a favor, gift, or kindness (almost always used in the plural form 'thanks').

Usage Example

"The committee extended its sincere thanks to all the volunteers who helped organize the charity gala."

Strongest
gratitude
appreciation
gratefulness
thankfulness
Strong
acknowledgment
recognition
credit

• verb (Context 2)

To express gratitude, appreciation, or acknowledgment to someone for a favor, service, or gift.

Usage Example

"She wrote a warm note to acknowledge her mentor for years of patient guidance and encouragement."

Strong
acknowledge
recognize
credit
praise

• verb (Context 3)

To hold someone or something responsible for a particular outcome, often used ironically to assign blame.

Usage Example

"We have the sudden spring frost to blame for the poor harvest in the peach orchards this year."

Strongest
blame
Strong
credit
fault

Opposites of thank

The opposite of thank shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

ingratitude
ungratefulness
thanklessness
absolve
blame
exonerate
exculpate
snub
See all opposites of thank

• Nearby Words

thamirabarani
than
thane
thank
thankful
thankfully
thankfulness

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Thank. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/thank
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