appreciates
word · lemma: appreciate
/əˈpɹiʃiˌeɪts/
/ɐpɹˈiːʃɪˌeɪts/
Definition
To recognize the value of something or someone, or to be thankful for what someone has done.
Usage & Nuances
'Appreciates' is more formal than 'likes' or 'thanks'. Often used to express gratitude ('She appreciates your help'), or to value qualities or efforts. Common in business and polite conversation. Not used for saying you enjoy food (use 'enjoys').
Spanish: agradece - valora - apreciaPortuguese (BR): agradece - valoriza - apreciaPortuguese (PT): agradece - valoriza - apreciaChinese (Simplified): 感激 - 欣赏 - 认可Chinese (Traditional): 感激 - 欣賞 - 認可Hindi: सराहता है - कद्र करता हैArabic: يُقدّر - يشكر - يعترف بالجميلBengali: প্রশংসা করে - কদর করে - কৃতজ্ঞ থাকেRussian: ценит - благодаренJapanese: 感謝する - 評価するVietnamese: đánh giá cao - biết ơnKorean: 감사하다 - 인정하다Turkish: takdir eder - minnettar olurUrdu: قدر کرنا - سراہناIndonesian: menghargai - berterima kasih
Example Sentences
She appreciates your help.
basic
He appreciates good music.
basic
My boss appreciates hard workers.
basic
She always appreciates a good joke after a long day.
natural
Not everyone appreciates how much work goes into this.
natural
I think she really appreciates the small things people do for her.
natural