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appreciate
[ uh-pree-shee-eyt ]
verb (used with object)
- 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.
verb (used without object)
- to increase in value:
Property values appreciated yearly.
appreciate
/ əˈpriːʃɪˌeɪt; -sɪ- /
verb
- to feel thankful or grateful for
to appreciate a favour
- may take a clause as object to take full or sufficient account of
to appreciate a problem
- to value highly
to appreciate Shakespeare
- usually intr to raise or increase in value
Derived Forms
- apˈpreciˌator, noun
Other Words From
- ap·pre·ci·at·ing·ly adverb
- ap·pre·ci·a·tor noun
- self-ap·pre·ci·at·ing adjective
- un·ap·pre·ci·at·ing adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of appreciate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of appreciate1
Example Sentences
Fans, however, appreciate Singh's raw honesty about his self-destructive tendencies - and his effort to overcome them.
The statement issued by the four European countries on Saturday said they were "committed to working with the Arab initiative" and they appreciated the "important signal" the Arab states had sent by developing it.
“It just fills my heart that people are so open to connecting with nature and appreciating it.”
It is testament to her diplomacy that Trump seems to genuinely appreciate her tone, clarity and overall demeanour in their interactions.
Cooking for strangers in hostels has taught me that kindness is appreciated.
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What are other ways to say appreciate?
To appreciate something is to value or regard it highly. How is appreciate different from esteem, value, and prize? Learn more on Thesaurus.com.
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