thank

thank — verb

1. To show someone you feel grateful by speaking or writing to them — you can thank

1.動詞及物A1
釋義

To show someone you feel grateful by speaking or writing to them — you can thank a person for a gift, a favour, help, or their effort.

例句

Jiwoo thanked her neighbour for watering the plants while she was away.

thank + somebody + for + gerund

The students wrote cards to thank their teacher at the end of the term.

to-infinitive purpose clause after 'thank'

同義詞
  • appreciate

    Focuses on the inner feeling of gratitude rather than the act of expressing it; 'I appreciate your help' is more about valuing the help itself.

  • acknowledge

    More formal and public; often used in ceremonies, speeches, or official statements to recognise someone's contribution.

  • show gratitude

    A broader phrasal expression that may include actions beyond words, such as writing a note or giving a gift.

反義詞
  • ignore

    To deliberately not acknowledge someone's effort or kindness.

  • criticize

    To point out faults instead of showing appreciation.

文法句型

thank + somebody + for + noun / gerund

thank + somebody

thank + somebody + with + noun

用法筆記

Always takes a direct object — you must thank someone. The single-word verb form is moderately formal; in everyday spoken English, the shorter expression 'Thanks!' or 'Thank you!' is far more common. Use the full verb form in writing or when you want to sound sincere and specific.

常見錯誤

❌I thanked to him for the gift.
✅I thanked him for the gift.
💡'thank' is transitive and takes a direct object without a preposition.
❌Thank you your help.
✅Thank you for your help.
💡When a reason follows 'thank you', the preposition 'for' is required.
❌I thank you for your advice.' (in casual conversation)
✅Thanks for the advice.
💡The full verb phrase 'I thank you' sounds stiff in everyday speech; use 'thanks' as an interjection instead.