He started to appreciate her effort to get to know him better.
"They appreciate my efforts to understand their language and culture."
You've done more than you were required and we very much appreciate your efforts.
"And we appreciate your effort in bringing them all this long way to us."
Captain, I can't really say that we appreciate your effort in following us here.
She worked hard to discipline him in his playing although he did not appreciate her efforts.
It's a pleasure to help people who appreciate our efforts.
"The control board has helped us when necessary, and we appreciate their efforts," he said on Friday.
He thought highly of the officer and appreciated her efforts.
We really do appreciate your efforts, whatever amount you can contribute.