Word Type

Verb

Noun

The word "thanking" can be used as verb and noun.

Word Relationships

Causes

act of politeness being considered polite being thanked in return being welcomed communicated feeling of appreciation courtesy was performed embarrassment emotion experience gratitude feel good feeling appreciated feeling of worthiness flatter person good feelings good will goodwill grateful gratitude gratitute hug joy making both of feel good making feel appreciated or feeling good peace person might smile at person replying you're welcome pleased response of you're welcome rewarded say you're welcome sharing of good feelings sincere appreciation smila smile smiled at softening of heart tears thank

Inflected/Variant Forms

thank

Prerequisites

communicating communication compassion empathy gratitude note sincerity sincerity and gratitude thankful for

Subevents

2 people shaking hands appreciation being grateful giving handshake handshake hug kiss feet sending card shake hand shake hands shaking hand shaking hands smile speaking tell why feel gratitude thanking in return touch

Type Of (IsA)

single communication act

Related Terms

thank thanks

Used For

acknowledgement of kindness being courteous being kind being polite closure communication courtesy doing unto others ending conversation exchange of gift expressing appreciation expressing gratitude expressing thanks formality good manners gratitude politeness recognizing gift was given relieving guilt respect showing manners

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