gratias — meaning in English

English meaning

• sake noun The purpose, reason, or benefit behind doing something (used in phrases like "for the sake of").
• thank you interjection A polite expression used to acknowledge a gift, favour, service or kindness.
• thanks intj Used to express gratitude, informally.

Senses

gratias is used for these senses in English:

• sake cause, interest or account
• thank you An expression of gratitude or politeness in response to something done or given. [from c. 1400]
• thanks Used to express appreciation or gratitude.

thank you — full definition

1. interjection A polite expression used to acknowledge a gift, favour, service or kindness.
2. noun An expression or gesture of gratitude.
3. adjective Serving to express gratitude. Usually written with a hyphen before the noun.

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