# thanking

Pronunciation: say "THANK-ing" /ˈθæŋkɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of thank. — present participle and gerund of thank
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of thank. Use this -ing form for an ongoing action or as a name for the action.
   - _Thanking the crowd warmly, the winner stepped down from the stage._
   - _The mayor spent the morning thanking volunteers one by one._

## Noun

2. The act by which thanks are given; an expression of gratitude.
   - Simple: The act of giving thanks to someone.
   - _Her thanking of each guest by name made the evening feel personal._
   - _The ceremony closed with a formal thanking of the retiring staff._

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