From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishpropose a vote of thanks (to somebody)propose a vote of thanks (to somebody)to make a short formal speech in which you thank someone, especially at a public meeting or a formal dinner → vote of thanks
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propose a vote of thanks (to somebody)• Chairman Gerald Davies proposed a vote of thanks.• I did listen to him proposing a vote of thanks occasionally, and I was always glad when he sat down. 