appreciate
verb (used with object)
to be grateful or thankful for.
was appreciating
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past progressiveof appreciate.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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"He was appreciating every day after his struggles with this illness and I was just appreciating being part of a team again, having somebody that just completely had my back," said Anna-Louise.
From BBC β Jul. 1, 2025
In track, it was appreciating those football players becoming much in demand from college recruiters by proving how fast they were instead of worrying about seven-on-seven competitions.
From Los Angeles Times β Jun. 20, 2021
He clearly was appreciating it Sunday, as the sun set and tears rolled down his cheeks.
From Los Angeles Times β Dec. 21, 2019
Sandy was appreciating her experiential interests — playing with Felix and working in her garden — but her critical interests were far more sophisticated and were moving out of her reach.
From New York Times β May 14, 2015
I thought he was appreciating the special light-up quality of my shoes, until he added, “You have grass growing on your legs.”
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
