appreciate

[ uh-pree-shee-eyt ]

verb (used with object)

, ap·pre·ci·at·ed, ap·pre·ci·at·ing.

1. to be grateful or thankful for:

   They appreciated his thoughtfulness.

2. to value or regard highly; place a high estimate on:

   to appreciate good wine.

3. to be fully conscious of; be aware of; detect:

   to appreciate the dangers of a situation.

4. to raise in value.

verb (used without object)

, ap·pre·ci·at·ed, ap·pre·ci·at·ing.

1. to increase in value:

   Property values appreciated yearly.

appreciate

/ əˈpriːʃɪˌeɪt; -sɪ- /

verb

1. to feel thankful or grateful for

   to appreciate a favour

2. may take a clause as object to take full or sufficient account of

   to appreciate a problem

3. to value highly

   to appreciate Shakespeare

4. 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

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 -ate ¹ )

Word History and Origins

Origin of appreciate¹

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

Example Sentences

Mr Pennycook said: "Given that millions of leaseholders and residential freeholders are currently suffering as a result of unfair and unreasonable practices, we appreciate fully the need to act urgently to provide them with relief."

From BBC

“We think it’s one of the most historic baseballs ever, with the moment of this World Series, the first walk-off grand slam, the whole story of Freddie Freeman, the Dodgers, Game 1, extra innings. Just everything about it. I mean, it’s one of the most historic moments in sports and we feel that people are going to appreciate that.”

From Los Angeles Times

Walrus NYC, filmmaker Andrew Jarecki and Greencard Pictures teamed up to make engaging videos for social media that used comedy to get young men to appreciate the stake they have in policies on reproductive rights.

From Salon

Many such women also don’t appreciate being “educated” by progressive elites on the supposed benightedness of traditional gender identities and roles.

From Salon

“Making this announcement isn’t something that anybody wants to do, and I appreciate it will have a very significant impact on our employees,” said Lisa Brankin, managing director of Ford of Britain and Ireland.

From BBC

Related Words

• admire
• adore
• applaud
• cherish
• enjoy
• honor
• like
• love
• relish
• respect
• savor
• think highly of
• treasure
• value