appreciated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
KK: /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Recognized as valuable or important, often due to someone's efforts or contributions.
Example
Her hard work on the project was greatly appreciated by the team.
Conversation
I really appreciated your help with the project last week.
No problem! I was happy to pitch in.
It's nice to have friends who are so appreciated for their support.
Thanks! It makes teamwork so much easier.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
valued
esteemed
respected
Antonyms
devalued
disregarded
unvalued
verb
Definition
To recognize the value or importance of something or someone.
Example
I really appreciated your help with the project.
Tense Forms
Past: appreciated
Past Participle: appreciated
Conversation
I really appreciated your help with my project yesterday.
No problem! I'm always happy to help out.
It made a huge difference, so I truly appreciated it.
Root Explanation
Appreciated → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "pretium" (meaning price or value) combined with the past participle suffix "-ated". The word means to recognize the value of something or someone, indicating a sense of gratitude or acknowledgment of worth.
Memory Tip
Think of recognizing the 'value' ('pretium') of something 'to' ('ad-') appreciate it — that's why appreciated means to recognize its worth.
Visually Confused Words
unappreciated
reappreciate
precited
misappreciate
disappreciate
unappreciative
inappreciative