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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
- ˈˌٴǰ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ····Բ· adverb
- ····ٴǰ noun
- -····Բ adjective
- ܲ·····Բ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of appreciate1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of appreciate1
Example Sentences
Not the most obvious victor in trainer's talented team and no guarantee at all that he will appreciate this marathon distance.
This retiree says she is on a fixed income and feels Trump administration officials don't appreciate how tariffs will affect her life.
"We know what a talent she is. When she is scoring goals, she is getting confidence and is giving back to the team. The team appreciates it as well!"
Marcus said he also appreciated the authenticity of Close, who is the same person in postgame interviews as she is when the microphone is turned off.
“I’m hoping you’re all in a place where you can appreciate all of the small joys that sneak up on us every day,” Kilmer wrote.
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When To Use
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 .
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