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Thanks for vs thank you for

Both "thanks for" and "thank you for" are correct phrases in English. They are both used to express gratitude, with "thank you for" being slightly more formal than "thanks for". The choice between the two depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

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Thanks for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal situations to express gratitude.

This phrase is a casual way to express gratitude. It is commonly used in everyday conversations with friends, family, or colleagues.

Some examples from our editors:

  • Thanks for helping me with my homework.
  • Thanks for the lovely gift.
  • Thanks for coming to my party.
  • Thanks for the ride home.
  • Thanks for your support.
  • Thanks for letting me stay tonight.
  • Thanks for helping with his homework.
  • Thanks for looking after my mother.
  • Congresswoman Marcus. Thanks for joining us.
  • Thanks for teaching us Cross-Eyed Mary.
  • Thanks for not burning our armenian target.
  • Thanks for giving Trish that picture.
  • Thanks for joining us, Colonel.
  • Thanks for sitting down with me.
  • Thanks for sharing an office with me.
  • Thanks for calling the food network hotline.
  • Thanks for ignoring everything I said.
  • Thanks for getting us Masterpiece Theater.
  • Thanks for making my life more challenging.
  • Thanks for ruining formation, Rainey.
  • Thanks for going along with this.
  • Thanks for the tip on bluffing.
  • Thanks for doing your job well.
  • Thanks for sharing your dream with me.
  • Thanks for your patronage, Gengobe.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • thank you for
  • thank you so much for
  • thank you very much for
  • I appreciate
  • I'm grateful for

thank you for

This phrase is correct and slightly more formal than "thanks for". It is commonly used in formal situations to express gratitude.

This phrase is a more formal way to express gratitude. It is often used in professional settings, formal letters, or when you want to show a higher level of respect.

Examples:

  • Thank you for your time and consideration.
  • Thank you for the opportunity to interview for the position.
  • Thank you for your kind words.
  • Thank you for the invitation.
  • Thank you for your help.
  • Thank you for coming and sharing this special time with us. We hope you know that our day was more special because you were there with us. We'll never forget  ...
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  • Thank you for. Saying 'thank you' is telling someone you appreciate what they have done. This can either be something they did for you or for someone else.

Alternatives:

  • thanks for
  • thank you so much for
  • thank you very much for
  • I appreciate
  • I'm grateful for

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