English Reference
adjective

appreciated

adj.
US /əˈpɹiʃiˌeɪtɪd/ UK /ɐpɹˈiːʃɪˌeɪtɪd/ ap·pre·ci·at·ed

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    feeling that people see your hard work and are thankful for it.

    recognized as having value or merit; often used to describe a person's efforts or presence being acknowledged with gratitude.

    Simple

    It is nice to feel appreciated after working so hard on the project.

    In context

    The volunteers felt deeply appreciated when the community organized a formal dinner to thank them for their tireless efforts during the crisis.

    unappreciatedignoredneglected
  2. 02 C1 Advanced Technical

    describing something, like a house or stock, that is now worth more money than before.

    having increased in monetary value or market price over a period of time.

    Simple

    The family sold their appreciated property for a large profit.

    In context

    The investors decided to liquidate their appreciated assets to fund the new venture while market conditions remained favourable.

    Usage

    Commonly used in financial and real estate contexts to describe capital gains.

    depreciated

Six ⁠heads of Arab national football associations, including Qatar and 2030 World Cup cohost Morocco, firmly ⁠backed him on Thursday, saying they appreciated his “sustained efforts to advance football globally”.

Al Jazeera· 14 Aug 2026

Most owners appreciated it, feeling it showed the vet truly cared about their animal.

Phys.org· 12 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
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