Thanking

noun, verb

noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1
The act by which thanks are given; thanks.
"1484, William Caxton, The Subtyl Historyes and Fables of Esope, Book 3, “The Lyon & the pastour or herdman,” And therfore this is notary and trewe that al maner of folke ought to rendre and gyue thankynges grace and mercye to theyre good doers"

Verb

1
present participle and gerund of thank form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

acknowledge appreciation because of blame bless by reason of

Example

"May I begin by thanking every one for your warm welcome?"

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