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i appreciated vs I am appreciated

The phrases "I appreciated" and "I am appreciated" have different meanings and are used in different contexts. "I appreciated" is correct when you want to express that you were grateful for something in the past, while "I am appreciated" is correct when you want to convey that you are currently being valued or recognized by others.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 1088 views

i appreciated

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express gratitude for something in the past.

Use "I appreciated" when you want to convey that you were thankful for something that happened in the past.

Examples:

  • I appreciated your help with the project.
  • I appreciated the opportunity to speak at the conference.
  • Oct 10, 2022 ... I appreciated the teacher's bringing the mistake to my attention. (I am doing the appreciating, the teacher is the one being appreciated.).
  • Feb 3, 2020 ... I appreciated Beverly Arbor, Kevin Howard, and Doris Turner from the City of Little Rock, AR - Government Department of Housing and ...
  • Aug 18, 2021 ...I appreciated the gift that you gave me.” “I appreciate when you wash the dishes.” I don't think most English speakers would use “I am ...
  • Oct 29, 2024 ... 72 likes, 2 comments - lawler4ny on October 29, 2024: "I appreciated participating in the New City Jewish Center's debate Sunday morning.
  • Jun 10, 2023 ... An instance of nuance & attention to detail I appreciated greatly. discussion. Given that the Quen have older Focuses that are, metaphorically ...
  • Aug 30, 2023 ... 1880 likes, 12 comments - kevinguskiewicz on August 30, 2023: "I appreciated taking a moment of silence in honor of Dr. Zijie Yan at the ...
  • I appreciated the opportunity to welcome DoD IT leaders to Omaha this week. As Chair of the HASC Cyber, IT and Innovation Subcommittee I challenged them...
  • Jan 2, 2015 ... I appreciated it. Being a black man in Ukraine showed me everything that's wrong with race in the U.S.. What being a black man in Ukraine ...
  • Jan 17, 2019 ... ... I appreciated : r/blender. Open menu.
  • Oct 7, 2024 ... I appreciated the opportunity to address the Simmons SLIS community today, sharing insights on the future of libraries through my keynote presentation.

Alternatives:

  • I was grateful for
  • I was thankful for
  • I valued

I am appreciated

This phrase is correct and is used to convey that you are currently being valued or recognized by others.

Use "I am appreciated" when you want to express that you feel valued or recognized by others in the present moment.

Examples:

  • I am appreciated for my hard work.
  • I am appreciated by my colleagues.

Alternatives:

  • I feel valued
  • I feel recognized
  • I am respected

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