appreciate

[ uh-pree-shee-eyt ]

/ əˈpri ʃiˌeɪt /

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verb (used with object), ap·pre·ci·at·ed, ap·pre·ci·at·ing.

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), ap·pre·ci·at·ed, ap·pre·ci·at·ing.

to increase in value: Property values appreciated yearly.

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Origin of appreciate

First recorded in 1645–55; from Medieval Latin appreciātus “valued, appraised,” from Late Latin appretiātus, past participle of appretiāre “to appraise” (equivalent to Latin ap- ap-¹ + preti(um) price + -ātus -ate¹)

OTHER WORDS FROM appreciate

ap·pre·ci·at·ing·ly, adverbap·pre·ci·a·tor, nounself-ap·pre·ci·at·ing, adjectiveun·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.
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This 200-gram waterproof shell is small, light, and highly packable, stuffing down into its own pocket—something the most fervent space weenies will appreciate.
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Having lived in a van, I appreciate the appeal of downsizing.
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Consistency is a hallmark of the kitchen, although novices might appreciate labels on takeout containers, or an idea of what is supposed to go together.
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Before we dive into how the researchers did this, let’s first appreciate the results.
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She also appreciates the importance of providing young girls strong role models, onscreen and off.
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As Brookhiser fully appreciates—he does not equivocate or run from the truth—Lincoln was no radical, no abolitionist.
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But no one appreciates the sweetness of life quite like someone who never thought they would live long enough to get old.
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Our entire family appreciates each and every one that has reached out to us.
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She emphasized that the newsroom itself truly appreciates the police department, and their dedication to answering all calls.
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The Commission appreciates the cooperation you and Western Union have shown.
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A Sandwich Islander appreciates this when he salutes a British crew in terms compounded of oaths and ribaldry.
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But at worst there's nothing more to tell now, and Lady Myrtle appreciates my feelings if no one else does.'
Robin Redbreast|Mary Louisa Molesworth
I do not believe that any man, save myself, properly appreciates the strength of the Royalist party in France.
Mysterious Mr. Sabin|E. Phillips Oppenheim
Julia at least appreciates and understands me; she at least knows of my unhappiness and your unkind indifference.
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British Dictionary definitions for appreciate

appreciate

/ (əˈpriːʃɪˌeɪt, -sɪ-) /

verb (mainly tr)

to feel thankful or grateful forto appreciate a favour

(may take a clause as object) to take full or sufficient account ofto appreciate a problem

to value highlyto appreciate Shakespeare

(usually intr) to raise or increase in value

Derived forms of appreciate

appreciator, noun

Word Origin for appreciate

C17: from Medieval Latin appretiāre to value, prize, from Latin pretium price

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