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appreciating

[əˈpriːʃieɪtɪŋ]
verb (present participle/gerund)
apreciando
1. recognizing the good qualities of something or someone; valuing
I am appreciating the beauty of the landscape.
Estou apreciando a beleza da paisagem.
2. being grateful or thankful for something
She is appreciating his help with the project.
Ela está apreciando a ajuda dele no projeto.
3. increasing in value over time
The property is appreciating steadily.
O imóvel está se valorizando constantemente.
Synonyms
valuingrecognizingtreasuringacknowledgingrespectingunderstanding
Antonyms
depreciatingundervaluingdismissingignoringdisregarding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apreciando
most common usage
São Paulo
apreciando
standard usage, also 'valorizando' for financial contexts
Portugal
apreciando
standard usage, also 'reconhecendo' for acknowledgment

Related Idioms & Phrases

appreciating the finer things
appreciating in value
I appreciate it
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