appreciate v ((VALUE)) - definition in American English Dictionary

appreciate

/əˈpri·ʃiˌeɪt/ v [T] (VALUE)

› to be aware of something, or to understand that something is valuable:

[+ that clause] I appreciate that this is a difficult decision for you.

› To appreciate something also means to be grateful for something:

I appreciated your help very much.

(Definition of appreciate v ((VALUE)) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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