Cool MateMeaning of Appreciate
In simple words: To recognize the value or importance of something.
Appreciate in a sentence
- I really appreciate your help with the project.
- She appreciated the beautiful sunset as she sat on the beach.
- Do you appreciate the efforts that have gone into this presentation?
- He couldn't appreciate the complexity of the situation at first.
- The artist hoped that people would appreciate her work.
How to use Appreciate
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.
Grammar pattern
appreciate + object
Memory hint
Think of 'a-pricier' — when you appreciate something, you see its value and think it deserves a higher price.
Related words
Collocations with Appreciate
Synonyms for Appreciate
Opposites of Appreciate
- disregard
- devalue
- neglect
Common mistakes with Appreciate
- 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).
Appreciate appears in
Appreciate in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أقدّر
لأتعرف على قيمة أو أهمية شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রশংসা করা
কোনো কিছুর মূল্য বা গুরুত্ব চিনতে পারা।
- GermanDeutsch
schätzen, anerkennen
Den Wert oder die Wichtigkeit von etwas erkennen.
- SpanishEspañol
Apreciar
Reconocer el valor o la importancia de algo.
- Persianفارسی
قدردانی کردن
شناختن ارزش یا اهمیت چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Apprécier
Reconnaître la valeur ou l'importance de quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सराहना करना
किसी चीज़ के मूल्य या महत्व को पहचानना।
- ItalianItaliano
Apprezzare
Riconoscere il valore o l'importanza di qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Apreciar, Valorizar
Reconhecer o valor ou a importância de algo.
- RussianРусский
Ценить, Оценивать
Признавать ценность или важность чего-либо.
- Urduاردو
قدردانی کردن، درک کردن
کسی چیز کی قدر یا اہمیت کو پہچاننا۔
- Chinese中文
感激
认识到某事的价值或重要性。
More words like Appreciate
- Realize
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbruptB1
Happening suddenly and unexpectedly.
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Appreciate
What does Appreciate mean?
To recognize the value or importance of something.
What is the definition of Appreciate?
to recognize the good qualities of somebody/something
How do you use Appreciate in a sentence?
I really appreciate your help with the project.
Can you give another example of Appreciate?
She appreciated the beautiful sunset as she sat on the beach.
What are synonyms for Appreciate?
Common alternatives include realize.
What is the opposite of Appreciate?
Opposite meanings include disregard, devalue, neglect.
What words go with Appreciate?
It commonly pairs with really, truly, fully, deeply, genuinely, greatly, fully, totally, easily, fail to, be generally appreciated, be widely appreciated.
What are common mistakes when using Appreciate?
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).
How do you pronounce Appreciate?
US: /["/əˈpriːʃieɪt/","/əˈpriːʃieɪts/","/əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/","/əˈpriːʃieɪtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/əˈpriːʃieɪt/","/əˈpriːʃieɪts/","/əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/","/əˈpriːʃieɪtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Appreciate?
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.
What CEFR level is Appreciate?
"Appreciate" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.