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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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › appreciateAppreciate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : to value or admire highly. She appreciates our work. c. : to judge with heightened perception or understanding : be fully aware of. must see it to appreciate it. d. : to recognize with gratitude. I appreciate your kindness. 2. : to increase the value of.

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   to be grateful or thankful for: They appreciated his thoughtfulness. 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.

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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.

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

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAPPRECIATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   To appreciate is to exercise wise judgment, delicate perception, and keen insight in realizing the worth of something. to esteem is to feel respect combined with a warm, kindly feeling. to value is to attach importance to a thing because of its worth (material or otherwise).

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   If you appreciate something, you recognize its value. We can all appreciate how refreshing cold lemonade is on a sweltering summer day.