What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
thanking
Example
Thank you for helping me move the furniture. [thanking: verb]
Example
I just wanted to thank you for your generous donation. [thanking: gerund or present participle]
appreciating
Example
I really appreciate your hard work on this project. [appreciating: verb]
Example
I just wanted to express my appreciation for all that you do. [appreciating: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Thanking is more common and versatile in everyday language, while appreciating is more formal and often used in professional or academic settings.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between thanking and appreciating?
Appreciating is generally more formal and professional in tone than thanking, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
