Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
to appreciate
English answer:
to value [your participation]
Added to glossary by
Taña Dalglish
Jan 31, 2015 03:37
9 yrs ago
English term
appreciate (here)
Non-PRO
English
Social Sciences
Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
We greatly appreciate your participation in this study.
There is some confusion.
Could you please explain what exactly is meant by "appreciate?"
Does it mean, we are "thankful or obliged or grateful to you"
or
We "commend, praise or applaud" your participation.
Thanks
There is some confusion.
Could you please explain what exactly is meant by "appreciate?"
Does it mean, we are "thankful or obliged or grateful to you"
or
We "commend, praise or applaud" your participation.
Thanks
Responses
3 +2 | "to value" [your participation] | Taña Dalglish |
Change log
Jan 31, 2015 03:43: Rajan Chopra changed "Field (specific)" from "Business/Commerce (general)" to "Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc."
Feb 5, 2015 04:11: Taña Dalglish Created KOG entry
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"to value" [your participation]
In this context, it means "to value" [your participation] /"to show gratitude for your participation" /to be appreciative of your efforts in the study. It is really just a way of saying "thank you".
See refs. already provided.
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You are welcome.
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Thank you again.
See refs. already provided.
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You are welcome.
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Note added at 5 days (2015-02-05 04:10:56 GMT) Post-grading
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Thank you again.
Note from asker:
Thanks for the valuable help. |
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Comment: "Thank you"
Reference comments
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Reference:
In this context, it mean "to value" [your participation] /"to show gratitude for your participation" /to be appreciative of your efforts in the study. It is really just a way of saying "thank you".
appreciate
Also found in: Legal, Financial, Wikipedia.
ap·pre·ci·ate (ə-prē′shē-āt′)
v. ap·pre·ci·at·ed, ap·pre·ci·at·ing, ap·pre·ci·ates
v.tr.
1. To recognize the quality, significance, or magnitude of: appreciated their freedom.
2. To be fully aware of or sensitive to; realize: I appreciate your problems.
3. To be thankful or show gratitude for: I really appreciate your help.
4. To admire greatly; value.
5. To raise in value or price, especially over time.
http://theiwrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/IWRC-2014-Augu...
See page 3: ***We greatly appreciate your participation in this study.** If you have any questions about this research project, please feel free to contact the study supervisor, xx, at xxxxx.
appreciate
Also found in: Legal, Financial, Wikipedia.
ap·pre·ci·ate (ə-prē′shē-āt′)
v. ap·pre·ci·at·ed, ap·pre·ci·at·ing, ap·pre·ci·ates
v.tr.
1. To recognize the quality, significance, or magnitude of: appreciated their freedom.
2. To be fully aware of or sensitive to; realize: I appreciate your problems.
3. To be thankful or show gratitude for: I really appreciate your help.
4. To admire greatly; value.
5. To raise in value or price, especially over time.
http://theiwrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/IWRC-2014-Augu...
See page 3: ***We greatly appreciate your participation in this study.** If you have any questions about this research project, please feel free to contact the study supervisor, xx, at xxxxx.
Peer comments on this reference comment:
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Arabic & More
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Thank you Amel.
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acetran
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Thank you acetran.
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Chris Ellison
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Thank you Chris.
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Jack Doughty
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Thank you Jack. Very kind of you.
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P.L.F. Persio
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Thanks a million.
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Jacek Kloskowski
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Thank you Jack.
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Phong Le
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Many thanks Phong Le.
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Jean-Claude Gouin
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Thanks again.
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