greatly appreciated

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phraseformal

   Used to say that something someone does or gives is very much valued and thanked for.

   Grammar: Usually comes after 'is' or 'would be' and often ends a sentence: Your help is greatly appreciated.

   Patterns

   • something is greatly appreciated
   • something would be greatly appreciated

   Your quick reply is greatly appreciated.

   Any donations to the school fund would be greatly appreciated.

   Their patience during the repairs was greatly appreciated by the whole staff.

2. 2phrasefixed phrase

   Valued or admired very much by someone.

   Grammar: Used after linking verbs; can be followed by 'by someone'.

   Patterns

   • be greatly appreciated by someone

   Her years of quiet work were greatly appreciated by her colleagues.

   The free meals were greatly appreciated by the families who received them.

Common combinations

would be greatly appreciated

If you could confirm by Friday, it would be greatly appreciated.

is greatly appreciated

Your help with the event is greatly appreciated.

greatly appreciated by

The extra funding was greatly appreciated by the research team.

thank you, that is greatly appreciated

Thank you — that is greatly appreciated.

Synonyms and how they differ

much appreciated

Slightly less formal and shorter; common in speech and quick messages.

valued

Focuses on how important something is, without the direct note of thanks.

Word family

appreciate verb

To be grateful for something, or to understand its value.

appreciation noun

The feeling of being grateful, or the act of recognizing value.

Commonly confused: greatly appreciated or greatly appreciate?

Practice

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