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I appreciate that vs I appreciated that

Both of the phrases are fine/correct; however, they're used in different contexts. 'I appreciate that' is used in the present tense to express gratitude or acknowledgment for something in the current moment, while 'I appreciated that' is used in the past tense to show gratitude or acknowledgment for something that happened in the past.
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I appreciate that

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express gratitude or acknowledgment for something in the present moment.

This phrase is used to show gratitude or acknowledgment for something that is currently happening or has just happened.

Examples:

  • Thank you for your help, I appreciate that.
  • I appreciate that you took the time to explain it to me.
  • Oct 10, 2012 ... I can't tell you how much I appreciate that. (meaning you are so grateful you are lost for words).
  • May 21, 2016 ... I appreciate that you decided to join us in our festivities. I appreciate that you have your employees wear shirts that identify your company.
  • Jul 5, 2023 ... ... mikareno. • 4mo ago •. I appreciate that you're willing to grab an oar, and I really mean that, lol. Upvote 1. Downvote Award
  • Oct 27, 2023 ... 6110 likes, 283 comments - rapsody on October 27, 2023: "You all bring me joy. I appreciate that you care. It has been a 4 year becoming ...
  • Aug 26, 2024 ... I appreciate that Artemy does not need poetry or metaphors to make his feelings clear in his notes. Discussion.
  • Feb 15, 2024 ... When someone says “I appreciate that,” it seems to be an expression of thanks. It also can mean “I understand what you're saying.
  • Mar 8, 2024 ... I appreciate that I feel heard during my appointments and that my provider is trying to create a plan that will work for me instead of a ...
  • I appreciate that you love what I do! Thank you! Chuon Worl and 595K others. 󰤥 ...
  • Aug 28, 2024 ... On the one hand, I appreciate that Yelp finally just filed its own antitrust lawsuit against Google, after spending a dozen years trying ...

Alternatives:

  • I am grateful for that
  • Thank you for that
  • That is appreciated
  • I am thankful for that
  • I value that

I appreciated that

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express gratitude or acknowledgment for something that happened in the past.

This phrase is used to show gratitude or acknowledgment for something that occurred in the past.

Examples:

  • I appreciated that you helped me yesterday.
  • Thank you for your support, I appreciated that.
  • Sep 28, 2024 ... While Cypher was evil in his actions, I appreciated that he was a fully realised character with motivation, instead of just being bad for no ...
  • Aug 23, 2024 ... I appreciated that the Reagan Library had some moral clarity about evil leaders. The fact is that the world is a very dangerous place...
  • Jan 17, 2020 ... I appreciated that The Clone Wars comic series didn't make Dooku sympathetic; but instead highlight how he was once one of the greatest Jedi ...
  • Jun 28, 2022 ... 384 likes, 2 comments - evehrugby on June 28, 2022: "“I appreciated that” Enya! First leg of Euro's done, on to the next Congrats new ...
  • Jan 11, 2022 ... Because I bought a new bra and I appreciated that support, too. Because my boss gave me a hard time about my extended lunch break, and I ...
  • Jul 8, 2024 ... I appreciated that he was looking away from the camera, he was probably frowning too. This guy doesn't conform to societies idea of a quick ...
  • Sep 24, 2024 ... ... MORE. I appreciated that HUMONGOUS FLEX.. Marcus Wikberg and 2.7K others. 󰤥 2,784. 󰤦 210. 󰤧 25. 󰞣. Show previous comments.
  • May 14, 2023 ... Interview with Brandon Presser: “I appreciated that everything is part of the writing process.” · Hi Brandon, welcome to Famous Writing Routines, ...
  • Aug 3, 2022 ... German Hoops · More Closing Words For Rickey Paulding From Bryce Taylor: I Appreciated That He Could Score 30 And Never Say A Word Of Trash Talk.
  • Aug 1, 2024 ... I appreciated that the story told at Rokeby today is not a white savior narrative nor a glorified tale of complete freedom in the north, but ...

Alternatives:

  • I was grateful for that
  • I was thankful for that
  • I valued that
  • I was appreciative of that
  • I was thankful for that

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