appreciate
[verb]
Synonyms:
- value, admire, enjoy, like, prize, rate highly, respect, treasure
- be aware of, perceive, realize, recognize, sympathize with, take account of, understand
- be grateful for, be appreciative, be indebted, be obliged, be thankful for, give thanks for
- increase, enhance, gain, grow, improve, rise

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Antonyms: despise
Contrasted words: contemn, disapprove, disdain, scorn, decry, depreciate, disparage
Related Idioms: rate highly, set great store by, think much (or well) of
Related Words: admire, regard, respect, adore, eat up, enjoy, like, love, relish, savor, catch, seize, take in

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ap‧pre‧ci‧ate S2 W3 AC /əˈpriːʃieɪt/ verb
[Word Family: adverb: appreciably, appreciatively; adjective: appreciable, appreciative ≠ UNAPPRECIATIVE; verb: appreciate; noun: appreciation]
[Date: 1600-1700; Language: Late Latin; Origin: past participle of appretiare, from Latin ad- 'to' + pretium 'price']

1. [transitive not in progressive] to understand how serious or important a situation or problem is or what someone’s feelings are Synonym : realize
appreciate the significance/importance/value of something
He did not fully appreciate the significance of signing the contract.
appreciate that
We appreciate that caring for children is an important job.
appreciate what/how/why
It is difficult to appreciate how bad the situation had become.

2. [transitive] used to thank someone in a polite way or to say that you are grateful for something they have done:
Thanks ever so much for your help, I really appreciate it.
I appreciate your concern, but honestly, I’m fine.
I’d appreciate it if you let me get on with my job.

3. [transitive] to understand how good or useful someone or something is:
Her abilities are not fully appreciated by her employer.
I’m not an expert, but I appreciate fine works of art.

4. [intransitive] technical to gradually become more valuable over a period of time Antonym : depreciate:
Most investments are expected to appreciate at a steady rate.

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appreciate
verb
I. recognize good qualities
ADV. really | fully, properly The sound quality was poor so we couldn't fully appreciate the music.

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appreciate
II. be grateful
ADV. deeply, greatly, really, very much We do really appreciate your help.

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appreciate
III. understand
ADV. fully, properly I fully appreciate your concern. We will do all in our power to help.
easily, readily The problems should be easily appreciated.
VERB + APPRECIATE fail to The government failed to appreciate the fact that voters were angry.
PHRASES be generally/widely appreciated It is generally appreciated that the rail network needs a complete overhaul.

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appreciate
verb
1.
BAD: I don't appreciate magazines or newspapers that have been censored.
GOOD: I don't like magazines or newspapers that have been censored.

Usage Note:
appreciate = like or enjoy something because you have studied it and understand the value of it: 'I've never appreciated modern art.' 'It was during my years in Paris that I learned to appreciate good wine.'

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2.
BAD: I would greatly appreciate if you could send me Ray's address.
GOOD: I would greatly appreciate it if you could send me Ray's address.

Usage Note:
See also GRANTED (granted)

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