I very much appreciate

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phraseformal

   A polite, emphatic way of saying that you are grateful for something.

   Grammar: Usually followed by a noun or an -ing form: 'I very much appreciate your help.'

   Patterns

   • I very much appreciate something
   • I very much appreciate your …
   • I very much appreciate you doing something

   I very much appreciate your patience during the delay.

   I very much appreciate all the effort you put into this report.

   I very much appreciate you taking the time to meet me.

2. 2phrasefixed phraseformal

   Used to say that you understand and value someone's feelings or situation.

   Grammar: Often followed by a clause or a noun: 'I very much appreciate how hard this is.'

   Patterns

   • I very much appreciate how …
   • I very much appreciate that …

   I very much appreciate how difficult this decision must be for you.

   I very much appreciate that you spoke honestly with me.

Common combinations

I very much appreciate your help

I very much appreciate your help with the application.

I very much appreciate your patience

I very much appreciate your patience while we fix the problem.

I very much appreciate the opportunity

I very much appreciate the opportunity to work with your team.

I would very much appreciate it if

I would very much appreciate it if you could reply by Friday.

Synonyms and how they differ

I am very grateful for

Equally formal and a little warmer; it focuses on your feeling rather than on valuing the thing.

thank you so much for

More conversational and direct; fine in speech and friendly emails.

I really appreciate

Less formal; 'very much' sounds more polite and more written.

Word family

appreciate verb

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

appreciation noun

A feeling of being grateful, or an understanding of value.

appreciative adjective

Feeling or showing thanks.

Commonly confused: I very much appreciate or I very much appreciate it?

Practice

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