appreciate

word

/əˈpɹiʃiˌeɪt/
uh-PREE-shee-ayt
/ɐpɹˈiːʃɪˌeɪt/
uh-PREE-shee-ayt

Definition

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

Usage & Nuances

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 - valorarPortuguese (BR): apreciar - agradecer - valorizarPortuguese (PT): apreciar - agradecer - valorizarChinese (Simplified): 感激 - 欣赏 - 感谢Chinese (Traditional): 感激 - 欣賞 - 感謝Hindi: सराहना करना - आभार व्यक्त करनाArabic: يقدّر - يشكر - يعترف بالجميلBengali: মূল্যায়ন করা - কৃতজ্ঞতা প্রকাশ করাRussian: ценить - быть благодарнымJapanese: 感謝する - 評価するVietnamese: cảm kích - đánh giá caoKorean: 감사하다 - 진가를 알아보다Turkish: takdir etmek - minnettar olmakUrdu: قدر کرنا - سراہناIndonesian: menghargai - berterima kasih

Example Sentences

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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