What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
appreciating
Example
I appreciate your help with the project. [appreciate: verb]
Example
She has a great appreciation for art. [appreciation: noun]
admire
Example
I admire her dedication to her work. [admire: verb]
Example
He has an admiration for classical music. [admiration: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Admire is more commonly used than appreciating in everyday language. Admire is versatile and can be used to express respect, approval, or finding someone or something attractive. On the other hand, appreciating is less common and is mostly used to describe recognizing and valuing the qualities or worth of something or someone.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between appreciating and admire?
Both appreciating and admire can be used in both formal and informal contexts. However, admire is more commonly used and is considered slightly more formal than appreciating.
