verb
appreciating
verb
1
Being grateful for something, or recognizing its true value; the present participle of appreciate.
"She spent a quiet moment appreciating the view."
"The currency has been appreciating steadily all year."
How to Use Appreciating
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing act of valuing, being thankful for, or (for assets) rising in worth.
Common pairings
appreciating in value
appreciating the moment
Word Forms
more appreciating comparative, appreciatings plural, most appreciating superlative
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She spent a quiet moment _____ the view.