Meaning of thank in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /θæŋk/

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  1. Verb

    thank

    Etymology

    Old English thancian, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German danken; compare with thanks

    Definitions

    1. express gratitude or show appreciation to

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