Collocations for appreciate - verb
1. recognize good qualities
ADV.
really | fully, properly
The sound quality was poor so we couldn''t fully appreciate the music.
The sound quality was poor so we couldn''t fully appreciate the music.
2. be grateful
ADV.
deeply, greatly, really, very much
We do really appreciate your help.
We do really appreciate your help.
3. understand
ADV.
fully, properly
I fully appreciate your concern. We will do all in our power to help.
I fully appreciate your concern. We will do all in our power to help.
easily, readily
The problems should be easily appreciated.
The problems should be easily appreciated.
VERB + APPRECIATE
fail to
The government failed to appreciate the fact that voters were angry.
The government failed to appreciate the fact that voters were angry.
PHRASES
be generally/widely appreciated
It is generally appreciated that the rail network needs a complete overhaul.
It is generally appreciated that the rail network needs a complete overhaul.