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Thanking

Verb / ˈθæŋkɪŋ / Another word for thanking — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

expressing gratitude or appreciation

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Common collocations

  • thanking him for
  • thanking them for
  • thanking you in advance
  • thanking God
  • thanking someone sincerely
  • thanking the organizers
  • thanking the team

Word family

noun thanks
verb thank
adjective thankful
adverb thankfully

Usage note

Thanking is the present participle of 'thank'. It's often used in continuous tenses or as a gerund. 'Thanking you in advance' is a common, though sometimes considered presumptuous, closing in formal correspondence.

Example sentences

  1. I am thanking my mom for baking me cookies.
  2. He is thanking his friend for helping him with his math problem.
  3. She is thanking her coach for teaching her how to swim.
  4. We are thanking our grandparents for sending us gifts.
  5. They are thanking their neighbors for inviting them to a barbecue.

Quotes

  • Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. - Unknown
  • Thanking someone is a simple act of expressing gratitude and appreciation. - Unknown
  • Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts. - Henri Frederic Amiel

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