Cambridge Dictionaries online

The most popular online dictionary and thesaurus for learners of English


appreciate verb ( INCREASE )

Click to hear the UK pronunciation of this wordClick to hear the US pronunciation of this word/əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/ v

Definition

[I] to increase in value
The value of our house has appreciated by 50% in the last two years.
Our house has appreciated (in value) by 50% in the last two years.
Opposite: depreciate

(Definition of appreciate verb (INCREASE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

NEW “appreciate” in other dictionaries

Word of the Day

be ill at ease

to be worried and not relaxed

Word of the Day

Blog

Read our blog about how the English language behaves.

Learn More

New Words

Find words and meanings that have just started to be used in English, and let us know what you think of them.

Learn More