Meaning with examles
The verb appreciate has the following different meanings:
to recognize the value and significance of something/somebody
- After recovering from her illness, Jane appreciated every single minute she got to spend with her loved ones.
- Many women feel that their families don’t appreciate them.
to be thankful and show gratitude
- I really appreciate all the work you have done.
- I appreciate this opportunity to discuss my promotion with you.
to understand, to be fully aware
- We appreciate the difficulties you had to face.
- I appreciate that she can’t make a decision immediately.
The form I am appreciated is in the passive voice. It means “somebody appreciates me”, that is, they recognize my good qualities.
- I am appreciated by my coworkers as well as my superiors.
- I’m considering leaving my job. The pay is not good and I am not appreciated.
Instead of I am appreciated, you can also say I feel appreciated:
- The pay rise they gave me makes me feel appreciated.
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