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   Ap·pre·ci·ate

   /əˈprēSHēˌāt/

   

   verb

   • 1. recognize the full worth of: "she feels that he does not appreciate her" Similar valuerespectprizecherishtreasureadmirehold in high regardhold in esteemrate highlythink highly ofthink much ofhave a high opinion ofset (great) store by
   • ▪ be grateful for (something): "I'd appreciate any information you could give me" Similar be grateful forbe thankful forgive thanks forbe obliged forbe indebted forbe beholden forbe in your debt forbe appreciative ofOpposite disparage
   • 2. understand (a situation) fully; recognize the full implications of: "they failed to appreciate the pressure he was under" Similar acknowledgerecognizerealizeknowbe aware ofbe conscious ofbe cognizant ofbe alive tobe sensitive tobe alert tosympathize withunderstandcomprehendperceivediscerninformal:take on boardbe wise toOpposite be unaware of
   • 3. rise in value or price: "they expected the house to appreciate in value" Similar increasegaingrowbuild uprisego upmountinflateescalatesoarrocketimproveenhanceOpposite depreciatedecrease

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from late Latin appretiat- ‘set at a price, appraised’, from the verb appretiare, from ad- ‘to’ + pretium ‘price’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAPPRECIATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   APPRECIATE meaning: 1. to recognize how good someone or something is and to value them or it: 2. to understand a…. Learn more.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishappreciate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Check pronunciation: appreciate. Definition of appreciate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAPPRECIATE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   3 days ago · appreciate in American English. (əˈpriʃiˌeɪt ) verb transitive Word forms: apˈpreciˌated or apˈpreciˌating. 1. to think well of; understand and enjoy; esteem. 2. to recognize and be grateful for; be thankful for. 3. to estimate the quality or worth of, esp. favorably.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › appreciateAppreciate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of appreciate. verb. be fully aware of; realize fully. “Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?” synonyms: take account. see more. verb. recognize with gratitude; be grateful for. see more. verb. hold dear. synonyms: prize, treasure, value. see more. verb. gain in value. “The yen appreciated again!”

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › appreciateAppreciate - definition of appreciate by The Free Dictionary

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   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. v.intr.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishAPPRECIATE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   verb. uk / əˈpriːʃieɪt / us. appreciate verb (VALUE) Add to word list. B2. to understand how good something or someone is and be able to enjoy them: There's no point buying him expensive wines - he doesn't appreciate them. Fewer examples. I bought Caroline the more expensive chocolates because I knew she would appreciate them.

8. www.wordreference.com › definition › appreciateappreciate - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   to value or regard highly; place a high estimate on: to appreciate good wine. to be fully conscious of; be aware of; detect: to appreciate the dangers of a situation. to raise in value. v.i. to increase in value: Property values appreciated yearly.