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The present tense form of 'appreciate' is appreciate or appreciates. Example: He appreciates the beauty of nature. (He appreciates the beauty of nature.)
Definition of “appreciate”
- to recognize the value or significance of something
- to be grateful or thankful for something
- to understand or enjoy something
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Present Simple | appreciate |
| Present Continuous | appreciating |
| Present Perfect | appreciated |
Example
I appreciate your support.
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They appreciate the opportunity.
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He is appreciating the music.
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We are appreciating the beauty of the sunset.
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She has appreciated his advice.
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They have appreciated the effort made by the team.
appreciate Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | appreciate |
| Singular Second Person (You) | appreciate |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | appreciates |
| Plural (We/You/They) | appreciate |
Example
I appreciate your help.
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You appreciate their efforts.
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He appreciates your kindness.
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She appreciates their support.
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It appreciates the gesture.
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We appreciate your hard work.
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You appreciate their dedication.
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They appreciate your generosity.
