English Reference
verb · noun

thanking

v. · n.
US /ˈθæŋkɪŋ/ UK /θˈæŋkɪŋ/ thank·ing

  1. 01 A1 Beginner

    v.the action of saying thank you to someone.

    v.the present participle of 'thank', used to express appreciation or gratitude to a person for a gift, service, or kindness.

    Simple

    She is thanking her teacher for the extra help after class.

    In context

    The CEO spent the afternoon thanking the volunteers individually for their tireless contributions to the charity auction.

  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

    n.the act of showing that you are grateful.

    n.the gerund form of 'thank', functioning as a noun to describe the process or instance of expressing gratitude.

    Simple

    The thanking of the guests took longer than the actual dinner.

    In context

    The formal thanking of the sponsors was a key part of the evening's ceremony, ensuring their continued support for the foundation.

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Level A1 · Beginner
Frequency Frequent
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