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appreciating

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈpɹiʃiˌeɪtɪŋ// UK //ɐpɹˈiːʃɪˌeɪtɪŋ// ap·pre·ci·at·ing

v. understanding how important or good something is. You also use it to say you are thankful for something.

v. recognising the full value, significance, or quality of something; expressing gratitude for a service or favour. Often used in formal correspondence to acknowledge assistance.


SIMPLE

I am appreciating the help you gave me yesterday.

CONTEXTUAL

The students are finally appreciating the complexity of the subject after weeks of difficult study.

COMPLEX

While the board is appreciating the short-term gains, they remain cautious about the long-term structural risks inherent in such a rapid expansion strategy.

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The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. When used to mean 'increase in value', it is often used in the continuous form.

Pitfall

I am appreciating for your helpI am appreciating your helpAppreciate is a transitive verb and does not take the preposition 'for' before its object.

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