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thanked

/θæŋkt/

Meanings
  • verb

    expressing gratitude or appreciation; showing thankfulness

    - "I will thank you for your help."
    - "After the meal, everyone stood up to thank the cook."

Rhymes
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manked , ankled , ankle , ranked , franked
Variants
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thank , thanked , thanker , thankers , thanking , thanks
Forms
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thanked, thanked (past participle)


Etymology
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The past tense and past participle of thank.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'thanked' comes from the Old English word 'thancian', which means 'to think'.

  2. In some cultures, it is customary to express gratitude and thanks before eating a meal.


Related Concepts
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  1. gratitude: A feeling of appreciation and thankfulness towards someone or something.

  2. appreciation: An expression of recognition and esteem for someone or something.


Culture
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In literature and art, 'thanked' is often used to express gratitude and appreciation. For example, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, Scout expresses her gratitude to Atticus for teaching her about empathy and understanding. In music, the phrase 'thank you' is commonly used as a lyrical expression of gratitude and appreciation.

How to Memorize "thanked"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a scene where someone expresses gratitude and thanks another person. Imagine the facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'thanked' with the feeling of warmth and appreciation. Think about how it makes you feel when someone thanks you.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'thanked' with a memorable phrase, such as 'Thanks a million' or 'Thank you from the bottom of my heart'.


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