礼を言った

thanked

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thanked The past form of 礼を言う, meaning to thank someone or express thanks. It can also describe expressing thanks nonverbally, such as with one's eyes.
JA: 助けてくれた友達に礼を言った。
EN: I thanked the friend who helped me.

彼は目で礼を言った

He thanked me with his eyes.

ぶつぶつ礼を言った

They mumbled a thank-you.

私は彼に本を借りた礼を言った

I thanked him for lending me the book.