The correct spelling is appreciate.

Quick Scoop

  • Spelled: a-p-p-r-e-c-i-a-t-e.
  • Common wrong versions: apreciate, apprecciate, appriciate.
  • Part of speech: verb (to value, be thankful for, or fully understand something).

Easy way to remember

Think of it in chunks:

  • ap-
  • pre-
  • ci-
  • ate

You can also hear it as “uh-PREE-she-ate,” which hints at the -ciate ending.

Example sentences

  • I really appreciate your help.
  • Surely you can appreciate the gravity of the situation.
  • We appreciate your patience.

Just remember: double p , one c after the r — appreciate.

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