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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary
Appreciate
I have noticed this particularly in Britain. My question is regarding the context of usage.
It is correct to say "I appreciate your hard work" This is a positive context,
But is it correct to say "I appreciate this news is disappointing for you" ?
OR "I appreciate that you are going through a tough time" ???? These are negative contexts.
I tend to use "I understand" or "I realise" in negative contexts.
I am not sure if the word "appreciate" would be appropriate for the latter case, although I find people using it.
Could anyone please throw some light on this?
It is correct to say "I appreciate your hard work" This is a positive context,
But is it correct to say "I appreciate this news is disappointing for you" ?
OR "I appreciate that you are going through a tough time" ???? These are negative contexts.
I tend to use "I understand" or "I realise" in negative contexts.
I am not sure if the word "appreciate" would be appropriate for the latter case, although I find people using it.
Could anyone please throw some light on this?
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Hi, Yes, 'appreciate' can be used in that way. It sounds a bit formal, and suggests that the speaker is an educated person. Clive
- Hi, Yes, 'appreciate' can be used in that way.
- It sounds a bit formal, and suggests that the speaker is an educated person.
- Clive
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Hi,
Yes, 'appreciate' can be used in that way.
It sounds a bit formal, and suggests that the speaker is an educated person.
Clive
Yes, 'appreciate' can be used in that way.
It sounds a bit formal, and suggests that the speaker is an educated person.
Clive
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