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be appreciative of

[/biː əˈpriːʃətɪv əv/]
verb phrase
ser grato por; apreciar; reconhecer o valor de
1. to feel or show gratitude and recognition for something or someone; to value something highly
I am appreciative of your hard work and dedication.
Sou grato pelo seu trabalho árduo e dedicação.
2. to acknowledge and understand the worth or importance of something
She was appreciative of the opportunities given to her.
Ela reconhecia o valor das oportunidades que lhe foram dadas.
Synonyms
be grateful forbe thankful forrecognize the value ofbe thankfulacknowledgevalue
Antonyms
be ungratefulbe unappreciativetake for grantedoverlookdismiss

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser grato por; agradecer
Most common and widely understood usage
São Paulo
ser grato por; apreciar
Standard usage, slightly more formal
Rio de Janeiro
ser grato; curtir
Colloquial usage with 'curtir' in casual contexts
Portugal
ser grato por; estar agradecido por
Slightly more formal, 'estar agradecido' is common

Related Idioms & Phrases

count one's blessings
be on cloud nine
grateful and humble
show one's gratitude
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