Appreciate Meaning in English

word

US

/əˈpɹiʃiˌeɪt/

uh-PREE-shee-ayt

UK

/ɐpɹˈiːʃɪˌeɪt/

uh-PREE-shee-ayt

Definición

To show or feel gratitude for something someone has done, or to understand and value the good qualities of something or someone.

Uso & Matices

Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often collocates with 'I really appreciate', 'appreciate your help', or 'I'd appreciate it if...'. Can express gratitude or simply recognition of value. Don't confuse with 'thank' (which is more direct).

• Spanish: apreciar - agradecer - valorar
• Portuguese (BR): apreciar - agradecer - valorizar
• Portuguese (PT): apreciar - agradecer - valorizar
• Chinese (Simplified): 感激 - 欣赏 - 感谢
• Chinese (Traditional): 感激 - 欣賞 - 感謝
• Hindi: सराहना करना - आभार व्यक्त करना
• Arabic: يقدّر - يشكر - يعترف بالجميل
• Bengali: মূল্যায়ন করা - কৃতজ্ঞতা প্রকাশ করা
• Russian: ценить - быть благодарным
• Japanese: 感謝する - 評価する
• Vietnamese: cảm kích - đánh giá cao
• Korean: 감사하다 - 진가를 알아보다
• Turkish: takdir etmek - minnettar olmak
• Urdu: قدر کرنا - سراہنا
• Indonesian: menghargai - berterima kasih

Oraciones de Ejemplo

I appreciate your help with my homework.

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We appreciate good food and friendly service.

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I would appreciate it if you could come early.

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I really appreciate you listening to me when I need to talk.

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You don’t always appreciate what you have until it’s gone.

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Thanks again—I really appreciate it!

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