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An often informal vote to thank some chairman or other officer of an organization for the work he has done on the organizations behalf; sometimes ending with the presentation of a gift
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vote of thanks — UK US noun [countable] [singular vote of thanks plural votes of thanks] a formal public speech that thanks someone for something that they have done Thesaurus: speeches and parts of speechessynonym … Useful english dictionary
vote of thanks — n propose a vote of thanks (to sb) to make a short formal speech in which you thank someone, especially at a public meeting or a formal dinner … Dictionary of contemporary English
vote of thanks — noun count a formal public speech that thanks someone for something they have done … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
vote of thanks — votes of thanks N COUNT: usu sing A vote of thanks is an official speech in which the speaker formally thanks a person for doing something. I would like to propose a vote of thanks to our host … English dictionary
vote of thanks — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms vote of thanks : singular vote of thanks plural votes of thanks a formal public speech that thanks someone for something that they have done … English dictionary
vote of thanks — an expression of thanks from a group, tip of the hat When our president spoke, she gave a vote of thanks to the volunteers … English idioms
vote of thanks — noun propose a vote of thanks especially BrE to make a short formal speech in which you thank someone, especially at a public meeting or a formal dinner … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
thanks — noun 1. an acknowledgment of appreciation (Freq. 7) • Hypernyms: ↑acknowledgment, ↑acknowledgement • Hyponyms: ↑appreciation, ↑thank you, ↑bow, ↑curtain call … Useful english dictionary
vote — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 choice/decision made by voting ADJECTIVE ▪ electoral ▪ majority ▪ huge, massive (esp. BrE), overwhelming, resounding (esp. BrE) … Collocations dictionary
thanks — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ heartfelt, sincere, warm ▪ grateful (esp. BrE) ▪ personal ▪ Please accept my personal thanks. ▪ … Collocations dictionary
