say thank you

Meaning

Express gratitude or appreciation verbally to someone for a favor, gift, or kindness.

Examples

• Make sure to say thank you to your host before you leave the party.
• Children are taught to say thank you whenever they receive a gift.

Pronunciation: /seɪ θæŋk juː/

Synonyms of say thank you

Words with a similar meaning to say thank you:

• thank
• acknowledge
• express gratitude
• show appreciation