appreciated
Appreciated (adjective) means recognized and valued, especially with gratitude. Example: “Your support has been much appreciated.”
How to Use Appreciated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "valued/thanked for" or, for money and assets, "grown in value."
Word Forms
more appreciated comparative, most appreciated superlative
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Your support has been much _____.
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What does “appreciated” mean?
The word “appreciated” means recognized and valued, especially with gratitude. In plain terms, either "valued/thanked for" or, for money and assets, "grown in value.".
How do you use “appreciated” in a sentence?
Here is “appreciated” used in a sentence: “Your support has been much appreciated.”
What part of speech is “appreciated”?
“Appreciated” is an adjective.
Is “appreciated” a common word?
“Appreciated” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “appreciated” have?
“Appreciated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: recognized and valued, especially with gratitude.
What is the difference between "appreciated" and "appreciate"?
"Appreciate" is the base verb (to value or be grateful for something), while "appreciated" is its past tense and past participle, and can also work as an adjective meaning valued. For example, "I appreciate your help" versus "your help is appreciated."
When would you say "much appreciated"?
"Much appreciated" is a short, warm way to thank someone for a favour or effort, meaning it is highly valued. It is common in friendly emails and messages, and is slightly more casual than "thank you very much."
What is the difference between the two meanings of "appreciated"?
In one sense "appreciated" means recognized and valued with gratitude, as in "your loyalty is appreciated." In the other, it means increased in value, as when a house or investment has appreciated over time.
Is "your input is appreciated" formal or informal?
"Your input is appreciated" is fairly formal and polite, suited to workplace and professional settings. A more casual alternative would be "thanks for your input."