Cool MateAppreciate vs Wonder at the powers of
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Appreciate
Top 1,000 (very common)B1verb
Wonder at the powers of
Top 5,000 (fairly common)
Most common: Appreciate
| Appreciate | Wonder at the powers of | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈpriːʃieɪt/","/əˈpriːʃieɪts/","/əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/","/əˈpriːʃieɪtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈpriːʃieɪt/","/əˈpriːʃieɪts/","/əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/","/əˈpriːʃieɪtɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ˈwʌndər æt ðə ˈpaʊəz əv//🇺🇸 //ˈwʌndər æt ðə ˈpaʊərz əv// |
| Meaning | To recognize the value or importance of something. | To be amazed by someone's abilities. |
| Example | I really appreciate your help with the project. | I wonder at the powers of the magician when he made the elephant disappear. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 5,000 (fairly common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | really, truly, fully, deeply, genuinely, greatly, fully, totally, easily, fail to, be generally appreciated, be widely appreciated | wonder at the beauty of, wonder at the strength of, wonder at the skill of |
| Antonyms | disregard, devalue, neglect | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'apriciate', a non-existent word., Using 'appreciate' without an object (e.g., 'I appreciate' should be followed by what is appreciated)., Misusing 'appreciate' in negative contexts (e.g., 'I don't appreciate your help' can sound rude). | Using 'wonder' without 'at' when expressing amazement., Confusing 'wonder at' with 'wonder about' which expresses curiosity instead., Incorrectly using it with inanimate objects. |
| Usage notes | This word is often used in both formal and informal contexts when expressing gratitude or recognizing someone's efforts. It is less commonly used in very casual conversations. | Used in contexts expressing admiration or surprise. Appropriate in both spoken and written English, but avoid in overly casual settings. |
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Frequently asked questions: Appreciate vs Wonder at the powers of
What's the difference between Appreciate and Wonder at the powers of?
Appreciate: To recognize the value or importance of something. Wonder at the powers of: To be amazed by someone's abilities.
Which is more common: Appreciate and Wonder at the powers of?
Appreciate is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Appreciate: I really appreciate your help with the project. Wonder at the powers of: I wonder at the powers of the magician when he made the elephant disappear.
Can I use Appreciate and Wonder at the powers of interchangeably?
Not always. Appreciate and Wonder at the powers of are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.