thank
verb (used with object)
to express gratitude, appreciation, or acknowledgment to.
had thanked
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past perfectof thank.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Introducing Kearney that afternoon, Wright had thanked the crowd — many of them locals — for proving that Put-in-Bay stands for love and equality, especially at such a difficult time for the LGBTQ+ community.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2025
He had recently attended a wedding where, in her toast, the maid of honor had thanked the bride for being her “trusted trespasser.”
From Slate ● Apr. 27, 2025
Ms Morgan said she had thanked Mr Gething for his work, but the timetable for her to take over was out of her control.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2024
On Aug. 22, a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had thanked Danish lawmakers for providing Kyiv with F-16 warplanes, Ellemann-Jensen swapped posts with Lund Poulsen.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 23, 2023
“What are you thinking of, Beth?” asked Jo, when Amy had thanked her father and told about her ring.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
