thank

Founding-era definition · Webster's 1828 American Dictionary

THANK, verb transitive 1. To express gratitude for a favor; to make acknowledgments to one for kindness bestowed. We are bound to thank God always for you. 2 Thessalonians 1:3. Joab bowed himself and thanked the king. 2 Samuel 14:22. 2. It is used ironically. Weigh the danger with the doubtful bliss, And thank yourself, if aught should fall amiss. THANK
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