appreciate
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.
to increase in value: Property values appreciated yearly.
Origin of appreciate
1Other words from appreciate
- 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
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How to use appreciate in a sentence
On one hand, I appreciate the pushback on the $1,000 smartphone price tag, especially in the middle of a pandemic depressed economy.
Pixel 5 review: Google spends its bill-of-materials budget unwisely | Ron Amadeo | November 9, 2020 | Ars TechnicaThis 200-gram waterproof shell is small, light, and highly packable, stuffing down into its own pocket—something the most fervent space weenies will appreciate.
Having lived in a van, I appreciate the appeal of downsizing.
If you’re thinking of a drastic lifestyle change, ‘Off Grid Life’ will feed your fantasy (or kill it) | Tim Smith | October 30, 2020 | Washington PostConsistency is a hallmark of the kitchen, although novices might appreciate labels on takeout containers, or an idea of what is supposed to go together.
Shibuya Eatery lives up to its name, bringing Tokyo street food to Adams Morgan | Tom Sietsema | October 30, 2020 | Washington PostBefore we dive into how the researchers did this, let’s first appreciate the results.
AI has cracked a key mathematical puzzle for understanding our world | Karen Hao | October 30, 2020 | MIT Technology Review
She also appreciates the importance of providing young girls strong role models, onscreen and off.
Walking Dead’s Danai Gurira Vs. Boko Haram | Kristi York Wooten | November 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAs Brookhiser fully appreciates—he does not equivocate or run from the truth—Lincoln was no radical, no abolitionist.
But no one appreciates the sweetness of life quite like someone who never thought they would live long enough to get old.
Our entire family appreciates each and every one that has reached out to us.
Navy Football Player Will McKamey Died This Week From Brain Injury. Who’s to Blame? | Michael Daly | March 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTShe emphasized that the newsroom itself truly appreciates the police department, and their dedication to answering all calls.
In Oregon, No Silly Call Is Too Small for Papers’ Police Blotters | Kelly Williams Brown | January 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Commission appreciates the cooperation you and Western Union have shown.
Warren Commission (10 of 26): Hearings Vol. X (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President KennedyA Sandwich Islander appreciates this when he salutes a British crew in terms compounded of oaths and ribaldry.
A Cursory History of Swearing | Julian SharmanBut at worst there's nothing more to tell now, and Lady Myrtle appreciates my feelings if no one else does.'
Robin Redbreast | Mary Louisa MolesworthI do not believe that any man, save myself, properly appreciates the strength of the Royalist party in France.
Mysterious Mr. Sabin | E. Phillips OppenheimJulia at least appreciates and understands me; she at least knows of my unhappiness and your unkind indifference.
Katharine Frensham | Beatrice Harraden
British Dictionary definitions for appreciate
/ (əˈpriːʃɪˌeɪt, -sɪ-) /
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
Origin of appreciate
1Derived forms of appreciate
- appreciator, noun
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