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appreciating

Meanings
  • verb

    expressing gratitude or approval for something or someone

    - "I appreciate your help."
    - "The audience appreciated the performance."
  • verb

    recognizing the worth or value of something or someone

    - "The painting is a masterpiece, and I appreciate its beauty."
    - "I appreciate the effort you put into this project."
Antonyms

depreciate
Synonyms

esteem , esteem , grasp
Rhymes
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perceiving , receiving , deceiving
Variants
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appreciate , appreciated , appreciates , appreciating , appreciative , appreciator , appreciators , appreciatory
Forms
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appreciated, appreciating, appreciates

Etymology
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Originated in late Middle English from the Old French word 'apprecier', meaning 'to estimate, to value'.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that 'appreciating' is a transitive verb, meaning it requires an object?

  2. The term 'appreciation' is often used in real estate to describe the increase in value of a property over time.

Related Concepts
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  1. gratitude: A feeling of thankfulness and appreciation for the kindness, help, or support received from others.

  2. acknowledgement: Recognizing the existence or validity of something, often in the form of expressing thanks or approval.

Quotes
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  1. The true carnivores in your life will "appreciate" this gloriously formidable slab of USDA prime meat. Is it worth the equally hefty price? Absolutely. Lobel's dry ages it for six weeks and always ships it fresh-no frozen mystery bricks here-and regardless of how you like your steak done, this porterhouse cooks up beautifully, retains its juices, and delivers rich, buttery flavor.

    - Kate Fox,{it}Saveur{/it},December 2006

  2. I think often of the quiet rigor of my former life. I did not even fully "appreciate" how much it costs to rent an apartment on the open market.

    - Martha Southgate,{it}The Fall of Rome{/it},2002

  3. Given that scarcity and the anticipated growth of high-end wine consumption in the United States, they believe the value of quality vineyards will "appreciate" significantly.

    - Daniel Sogg,{it}Wine Spectator{/it},15 June 2008

  4. As a married, working woman in her mid-30s who's planning on eventually having children, I truly "appreciated" reading "Mommy Madness." Over the years, I have observed peers with their children, and have inquired about what parenthood is really like.

    - Amy Booth,{it}Newsweek{/it},7 Mar. 2005
Culture
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Appreciation is a fundamental human emotion and is expressed in various forms, including art, literature, music, and personal relationships. It plays a significant role in building strong connections and fostering positive interactions.

How to Memorize "appreciating"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself expressing gratitude or approval to someone or something.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'appreciate' with feelings of gratitude and recognition.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'A Apple Appreciation, G Gratitude'.

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