appreciated
- 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.”
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
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.”
UsageCommonly used in financial and real estate contexts to describe capital gains.
“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”.”
“Most owners appreciated it, feeling it showed the vet truly cared about their animal.”