appreciate
gb/əpɹˈiʃiˌeɪt/ us/əpɹˈiʃiˌeɪt/
A2
英語
~ 2100
語義
0件の語義
動詞
B1
action
1
Recognize value or quality
To see and understand that someone or something is good or important.
用法パターン：
to appreciate [something/someone]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'appreciate' with 'like'. 'Appreciate' means to recognize value, not just to enjoy something casually.
類義語
value (Often used for recognizing worth in a more general or less emotional sense.)
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respect (Emphasizes esteem or regard, especially toward people.)
対義語
disregard (Fails to notice or respect the value of something.)
コロケーション
deeply appreciate
|truly appreciate
|greatly appreciate
|appreciate the effort
|appreciate the support
テーマ
emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例文
- I really appreciate your help with the project.
- She appreciates his honesty and hard work.
- We appreciate the beauty of the sunset from our balcony.
- I appreciate your taking the time to explain this.
- He appreciates the importance of arriving on time.
学習者向け例文
- I appreciate your help.
- She appreciates her teacher.
- We appreciate your time.
- They appreciate good food.
- He appreciates his friends.
動詞
A2
action
2
Be grateful for something
To feel thankful when someone does something for you.
用法パターン：
to appreciate [something/someone]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes overuse 'thank you' instead of 'I appreciate...' in formal or polite contexts where 'appreciate' sounds more natural.
類義語
be thankful for (Directly expresses gratitude in simple terms.)
対義語
be ungrateful for (Shows no thanks or positive feeling for what was given or done.)
コロケーション
really appreciate it
|appreciate your help
|appreciate your support
テーマ
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例文
- I appreciate your help with carrying the boxes.
- We truly appreciate everything you've done for us.
- He appreciates the kindness shown by his neighbors.
- I would appreciate your advice on this matter.
- They appreciate the donation to their cause.
学習者向け例文
- I appreciate your help.
- We appreciate your time.
- She appreciates his gift.
- They appreciate our visit.
- I would appreciate your advice.
動詞
B2
action
3
Increase in monetary value
To become worth more money over time.
用法パターン：
[something] appreciates in value
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'increase' generally, but 'appreciate' in this sense is mainly used for financial value or worth.
類義語
gain value (Informal alternative for financial increase.)
対義語
depreciate (To decrease in value over time.)
コロケーション
property appreciates
|assets appreciate
|investment appreciates
テーマ
business
|finance
例文
- The value of their house has appreciated significantly since they bought it.
- Stocks tend to appreciate over the long term.
- Her investment appreciated by 20% in two years.
- Land often appreciates in rapidly growing cities.
- The currency has appreciated against the dollar.
学習者向け例文
- The house appreciated in value.
- My car did not appreciate.
- Gold can appreciate over time.
- The land appreciated quickly.
- His shares appreciated a lot.
動詞
formal
B2
action
4
Understand fully or clearly
To understand something well and see why it is important or serious.
用法パターン：
to appreciate [that + clause]
よくある間違い：
Learners might confuse this with simply 'know'. 'Appreciate' here means to understand deeply, not just be aware of something.
類義語
comprehend (Focuses on grasping meaning, though sometimes less formal than 'appreciate' in this sense.)
対義語
misunderstand (Fails to grasp meaning or importance.)
コロケーション
appreciate the importance of
|appreciate the fact that
テーマ
understanding
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
例文
- I appreciate that this decision will affect everyone involved.
- We must appreciate the risks before proceeding.
- She appreciates how difficult this task will be.
- You need to appreciate that time is limited.
- They did not fully appreciate the danger they were in.
学習者向け例文
- I appreciate that this is important.
- We appreciate that it is hard work.
- She appreciates that people are busy.
- You must appreciate that we have little time.
- They appreciate that this is dangerous.
文法
辞書形
appreciate
IPA
GB/əpɹˈiʃiˌeɪt/
US/əpɹˈiʃiˌeɪt/
音節・強勢
ap - pre - ci - ate （4音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (pre)
活用形
Verb
- Base: appreciate
- 3rd Person Singular: appreciates
- Present Participle: appreciating
- Past: appreciated
関連語
Forms
appreciates
verb
appreciating
verb
appreciated
verb
Core family
appreciation
noun B2
appreciative
adjective B1
Related words
appreciatively
adverb
appreciable
adjective
appreciably
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
表現
I’d appreciate your [noun/verb-ing]
1/ˈaɪd əpɹˈiʃiˌeɪt jˈʊɹ nˈaʊnvɚb ˈɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Polite request format
A polite way to say you want someone to do something.
例文
- I’d appreciate your calling me back as soon as possible.
- I’d appreciate your help with these forms.
much appreciated
1/mˈʌt͡ʃ əpɹˈiʃiˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
Thank you; very grateful
A short way to say you are very thankful for something someone did.
例文
- Thanks for helping me move—much appreciated!
- Your patience is much appreciated during this delay.
would appreciate it if
1/wˈʊd əpɹˈiʃiˌeɪt ˈɪt ˈɪf/
fixed phrase
Polite request phrase
A polite way to ask someone to do something for you.
例文
- I would appreciate it if you could send me the report by Friday.
- We would appreciate it if you didn't smoke inside.