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1.AppreciateVN(not used in the progressive tenses)to recognize the good qualities of sb/sth
2.(not usually used in the progressive tenses)to be grateful for sth that sb has done;to welcome sth 3.(not used in the progressive tenses)to understand that sth is true 1.
1.You can´t really appreciate foreign literature in translation. 2.Her family doens´t appreciate her. 2. 1.VNI´d appreciate some help. 2.V-ingI don´t appreciate being treated like a second-class citizen. 3.VN-ingWe would appreciate you letting us know of any problems. 3. 1.VNWhat I failed to appreciate was the distance between the two cities. 2.V wh-I don´t think you appreciate how expensive it will be. |
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| 2. | appreciate | ||
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a term of polite rejection used by prospective employers, girlfriends and perhaps other people whose approval you seek. It generally means "I really don't give a crap, but objectively speaking, I suppose it's possible that someone else might." "I can appreciate the fact that you have strong feelings for me..."
"I appreciate what you're trying to do with this story." |
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| 3. | appreciate | ||
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A pejoritive for the phrase "go down on him/her" ... In replace of "to give oral pleasure to" My girlfriend doesn't appreciate me...
Doesn't everyone wish they got a little more appreciation now and then.... Maybe if you appreciated her more you'd get a little more respect...(see definition of "respect" by Murray) |
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| 4. | appreciate | ||
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moaning at each other He was appreciating the other person
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