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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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
In a post on X, Zelensky said he had thanked Sir Keir and the British people "for their unwavering support that continues to save Ukrainian lives".
From BBC ● Dec. 23, 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
As a senator, Wilson had helped then-Mayor Feinstein obtain federal funds for projects in San Francisco, and she had thanked him in a letter in which she wrote: “You’re wonderful.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2023
Adam had not spoken except to say, “Come along!” at the City Hall after he had thanked the Chief.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
