appreciate verb - definition in Learners Dictionary

appreciate

/əˈpriːʃieɪt/ verb

VALUE [T]

› to understand how good something or someone is and be able to enjoy them:

There's no point buying him expensive wines - he doesn't appreciate them.

GRATEFUL [T]

› to feel grateful for something:

I'd really appreciate your help.

UNDERSTAND [T]

› to understand something about a situation, especially that it is complicated or difficult:

[+ (that)] I appreciate that it is a difficult decision for you to make.

INCREASE [I] formal

› to increase in value:

Houses and antiques generally appreciate with time.

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

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