in appreciation for vs in appreciation to

Both of these phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'In appreciation for' is more commonly used to express gratitude or thanks for something, while 'in appreciation to' is less common and may sound a bit formal or old-fashioned.

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Last updated: August 16, 2024

in appreciation for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express gratitude or thanks for something.

This phrase is used to show gratitude or thanks for something that has been done or received. It is often followed by the thing or action that is appreciated.

Examples:

I am writing this letter in appreciation for all your hard work.
The gift was given in appreciation for their dedication to the project.
She sent flowers in appreciation for the help she received.
We would like to express our appreciation for your support.
The award was presented in appreciation for his years of service.

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"In Appreciation for Tanaka Naomi"
Emperor Hanyuan declares. In appreciation for the bravery of the Roman soldiers they were granted the right to build a city on the Silk Road.
In appreciation for the way you helped us out of the turboshaft and the way you helped us not be scared, we want to present to you this commemorative plaque.
I join with Mr Kelly in expressing my appreciation for the Minister's replies in the House and for the conduct of the Swedish Presidency in general, which has been exemplary.
Madam President, I agree with what my colleague has just said in thanking the workers and in expressing her appreciation for what has been done since July to improve the situation, and for the on-going building work aimed at further improvements.
Expanding on the work of Doctor Donovan Matheson, please join me in showing our appreciation for the "mother of cold fusion", Doctor Maggie Wa/dgrave!
Mr President, I would like to express to all the honourable Members in this Chamber great appreciation for the attention this Parliament continues to pay to Haiti.
I've been listening to the talks in some of the conference, and Robert Wright said yesterday that if we have an appreciation for another person's humanity, then they will have an appreciation for ours.
Mr President, I have, first of all, a great deal of appreciation for the Commission's proposals for the revision of the regulation on the control of concentrations and an exceptional amount of appreciation for the sterling report by Mr Della Vedova.
Nothing renews your appreciation for the military...
Accept this as a token of my appreciation for your continued loyalty.
Show me some appreciation for bringing everyone down here.
Show me some appreciation for bringing everyone down here.
And no appreciation for chenille throw pillows.
And no appreciation for chenille throw pillows.
You seem to have a real appreciation for the artisan, Sweets.
And to show my appreciation for reading my play, I made you this.
I have a little token of appreciation for my brother.
You got no appreciation for the simple things in life.
This is how you show your appreciation for my years of undying devotion.

Alternatives:

as a token of appreciation for
as a gesture of appreciation for
as a sign of appreciation for
to show appreciation for
as a thank you for

in appreciation to

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English. It may sound a bit formal or old-fashioned.

This phrase can also be used to express gratitude or thanks, but it is less common than 'in appreciation for'. It is used to show appreciation towards someone or something.

Examples:

I would like to express my appreciation to all those who supported me.
The donation was made in appreciation to the volunteers.
She sent a gift in appreciation to her mentor.
We extend our appreciation to the sponsors of the event.
The award was given in appreciation to the donors.

Alternatives:

in gratitude to
as a thank you to
as a token of thanks to
as a gesture of thanks to
to show gratitude to

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