appreciate
verb (used with object)
to be grateful or thankful for.
appreciating
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present participleof appreciate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Investors can also use that war chest to rebalance, selling stable or appreciating bondholdings to buy stocks if they are trading at a discount.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
She said the scale, height, and mass of the new ballroom would impair her aesthetic, cultural, and historical interests in viewing and appreciating the White House.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
“If they want to get ahead, invest in an appreciating asset, and the best one is themselves — their career, training, skill set, connections and ability to be flexible.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
He said he was mostly laying off McDonald’s, seeing a therapist and appreciating football as a safe space.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
I looked at Valerie in awe, appreciating for the first time her perpetual marble calm.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
