appreciate
/əˈpriːʃieɪt/ verbDefinition
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
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