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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 notes

In plain EnglishThe ongoing act of valuing, being thankful for, or (for assets) rising in worth.

Common pairings
appreciating in value appreciating the moment

Word forms

more appreciating comparative, appreciatings plural, most appreciating superlative

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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.

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