verb
Uncommon
appreciating
Appreciating (verb) means being grateful for something, or recognizing its true value; the present participle of appreciate. Example: “She spent a quiet moment appreciating the view.”
verb
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Being grateful for something, or recognizing its true value; the present participle of appreciate.
"She spent a quiet moment appreciating the view."
"The currency has been appreciating steadily all year."
How to use appreciating
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing act of valuing, being thankful for, or (for assets) rising in worth.
Common pairings
appreciating in value
appreciating the moment
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Word forms
- Plural
- appreciatings
- Comparative
- more appreciating
- Superlative
- most appreciating
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Rhymes for appreciating
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What does “appreciating” mean?
The word “appreciating” means being grateful for something, or recognizing its true value; the present participle of appreciate. In plain terms, the ongoing act of valuing, being thankful for, or (for assets) rising in worth.
How do you use “appreciating” in a sentence?
Here is “appreciating” used in a sentence: “She spent a quiet moment appreciating the view.”
What part of speech is “appreciating”?
“Appreciating” is a verb.
Is “appreciating” a common word?
“Appreciating” is an uncommon word in modern English.
