It's like thank you, but on steroids
Dealer: here's your weed
Dude: thanks, I appreciate it
1.AppreciateVN(not used in the progressive tenses)to recognize the good qualities of sb/sth
2.(not usually used in the progressive tenses)to be grateful for sth that sb has done;to welcome sth
3.(not used in the progressive tenses)to understand that sth is true
1.
1.You can´t really appreciate foreign literature in translation.
2.Her family doens´t appreciate her.
2.
1.VNI´d appreciate some help.
2.V-ingI don´t appreciate being treated like a second-class citizen.
3.VN-ingWe would appreciate you letting us know of any problems.
3.
1.VNWhat I failed to appreciate was the distance between the two cities.
2.V wh-I don´t think you appreciate how expensive it will be.
the recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.
Being thankful for someone or something.
“Carter appreciates Amelia more than she appreciates him”
“I appreciate the attempt of you saying you love me more”
Appreciate means to value something. It also means to be thankful of what you have.
ap·pre·ci·a·tion uh-pree-shee-ey-shuhn
noun
1.
gratitude; thankful recognition: They showed their appreciation by giving him a gold watch.
2.
the act of estimating the qualities of things and giving them their proper value.
3.
clear perception or recognition, especially of aesthetic quality: a course in art appreciation.
4.
an increase or rise in the value of property, goods, etc.
5.
critical notice; evaluation; opinion, as of a situation, person, etc.
I HAVE COME TO FIND OUT THAT SOMETIMES I GET NO appreciation FOR THINGS I HAVE DONE OR I DO
an overwhelming feeling of gratitude - for example when someone uber generously gives you some music off their ipod.. and a fair bit resultant love goes into that word too.
The appreciativeness I feel right now is unreal - my ipod's got new va-va as my Romeo gave me some new music - and new life.
Abbreviated form of the phrase "Thank you, I appreciated it."
Person 1, "Here's a cold glass of water for you."
Person 2, "Appreciates."