Thank-you

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An expression of gratitude.

    "I must offer a big thank-you to my agent for getting me this job."

  2. 2
    That expresses thanks.

    "a thank-you letter"

Synonyms

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acknowledgmentbenedictioncognizancecreditgracehymn

Example

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"Almost everyone in the class voted in favor of having a thank-you party for the teachers."

Etymology

Compound of thank + you.

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