thee

Definition

  • archaic objective case of 'thou'
  • used as a singular form of “you” when it is the object of a verb or preposition.
  • synonyms: thrive, prosper

Examples

  • “Sweet land of liberty, of 'thee' I sing…” <aq>Samuel Francis Smith, “My Country, 'Tis of Thee” (1831)</aq>

  • “I take 'thee' at thy word…” <aq>Shakespeare, 'Romeo and Juliet' (1594–95)</aq>

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I have an emergency brake. This wiII do fine, thank you. With the power vested in me... by the royaI crown of Genovia... I dub thee-- Artie Washington, San Francisco, ma'am. CLARlSSE/ Arthur Washington. And l dub thee-- (..)
    2001 The Princess Diaries