English · Word Candidate

thank

/ˈθæŋk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: thanks · thanking · thanked

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To express appreciation or gratitude toward (someone or something).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bày tỏ sự đánh giá cao hoặc biết ơn

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Verb

Examples

She thanked him for the lift.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In the future tense in the form one will thank someone to do something, chiefly expressing a command or criticism: to request that (someone) do something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Yêu cầu ai đó làm điều gì đó

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Verb

Examples

I’ll thank you not to smoke in my house!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “thank” mean?

To express appreciation or gratitude toward (someone or something).

Is “thank” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.