Italian-English Dictionary

An expression of gratitude or politeness in response to something done or given. [from c. 1400]

Used to express appreciation or gratitude.

Because of, on account of.

(obsolete)

Because of; normally used with a positive connotation, though it can be used sarcastically.

Said to express greater gratitude than would be conveyed by thank you.

(informal) thank you, intensified.

An emphatic thanks.

Used to express gratitude or relief, usually literally (religiously) but sometimes figuratively (nonreligiously).

Expression of relief or gratitude.

An expression of gratitude, expressing greater gratitude than thank you or thanks.

A polite way of saying no in response to an offer.

Politely refuses something offered.

(colloquial, vulgar, often, sarcastic, somewhat, derogatory) An ironic response to a statement of the obvious.

(transitive) To cause (something) to become incremented or decremented.

(idiomatic) To recite a prayer of invocation or thanksgiving at meal time.

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The expected, polite response to how are you?

Expresses appreciation of assistance provided or services rendered by the interlocutor.