Thanking
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Thanking is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of thank.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of thank.
More Meanings
- The act by which thanks are given; thanks.
Example Sentences
Many and hearty thankings to you both.
Bridesmaids and their dresses, thankings for wedding presents, best man, going-away clothes […] I’ve been engaged in such things for weeks.
1484, William Caxton, The Subtyl Historyes and Fables of Esope, Book 3, “The Lyon & the pastour or herdman,” And therfore this is notary and trewe that al maner of folke ought to rendre and gyue thankynges grace and mercye to theyre good doers
Word Forms
- thankings
Synonyms for thanking
Depending on context, synonyms include thanks.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gratitude, thanksgiving, appreciating, appreciative, appreciation, welcoming.
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