10 Simple Words to Appreciate People for Their Actions and Effort

Many people work hard quietly. They help, support, and stay committed—often without being noticed. Using the right words at the right time makes people feel respected and valued, and also helps you improve your English speaking naturally.

Why speaking matters:
When you create and speak your own answers aloud, your brain remembers the word faster. Speaking turns a new word into a real-life habit, not just something you read once.

1. Grateful

Meaning: Feeling thankful because someone did something good for you.

Question:
When was the last time you felt grateful at work?

Answer options (5):

1. I felt grateful when my colleague helped me finish a task.
2. I felt grateful for my manager’s guidance.
3. I felt grateful when someone trusted me with responsibility.
4. I felt grateful for timely support from my team.
5. I felt grateful when my effort was appreciated.

2. Reliable

Meaning: Someone who can be trusted to do their work well.

Question:
Who do you consider reliable in your workplace?

One answer option:
I consider my teammate reliable because they always meet deadlines.

👉 Create 4 more answers and speak them aloud.

3. Committed

Meaning: Giving full attention and effort to work or responsibility.

Question:
How do you show commitment at work?

One answer option:
I show commitment by completing my tasks even during difficult days.

👉 Create 4 more answers.

4. Supportive

Meaning: Willing to help and encourage others.

Question:
How can a supportive colleague make work easier?

One answer option:
A supportive colleague makes work easier by offering help without being asked.

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5. Dedicated

Meaning: Giving a lot of time and effort to work.

Question:
What makes a person dedicated at work?

One answer option:
A dedicated person stays focused even when work becomes challenging.

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6. Consistent

Meaning: Doing good work regularly over time.

Question:
Why is consistency important in your job?

One answer option:
Consistency helps build trust with colleagues and managers.

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7. Trustworthy

Meaning: Someone you can trust completely.

Question:
What makes a colleague trustworthy?

One answer option:
A trustworthy person keeps promises and respects confidentiality.

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8. Diligent

Meaning: Working carefully and with steady effort.

Question:
How does being diligent improve work results?

One answer option:
Being diligent reduces mistakes and improves work quality.

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9. Dependable

Meaning: Someone you can count on when needed.

Question:
When do you need a dependable colleague the most?

One answer option:
I need a dependable colleague during urgent or high-pressure tasks.

👉 Create 4 more answers.

10. Valuable

Meaning: Important and useful to others.

Question:
How can you show someone they are valuable at work?

One answer option:
I can show they are valuable by appreciating their contribution openly.

👉 Add 4 more answers.

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Conclusion

Appreciation becomes powerful when it is simple, clear, and sincere.
Speak these answers aloud, expand them with your own ideas, and use them in real conversations.

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