# appreciated

/əˈpɹiʃiˌeɪtɪd/ (US) · /ɐpɹˈiːʃɪˌeɪtɪd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/appreciated
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. valued and thanked

adjective · CEFR B2

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

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

- It is nice to feel appreciated after working so hard on the project.
- The volunteers felt deeply appreciated when the community organized a formal dinner to thank them for their tireless efforts during the crisis.

### 2. increased in value

adjective · CEFR C1 · Technical

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

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

- The family sold their appreciated property for a large profit.
- 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.

## Examples

- I really appreciated your help with the move yesterday.
- The manager sent a handwritten note to show the team that their hard work was truly appreciated.
- While the technical skill of the pianist was immediately obvious, the audience also appreciated the subtle emotional depth she brought to the more quiet, reflective passages of the concerto.

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