appreciate

/əˈpriːʃieɪt/ verb

Translation

VALUE [T] › to understand how good something or someone is and be able to enjoy them

takdir etmek

There's no point buying him expensive wines - he doesn't appreciate them.1121979

GRATEFUL [T] › to feel grateful for something

çok takdir etmek, müteşekkir olmak

I'd really appreciate your help.981

UNDERSTAND [T] › to understand something about a situation, especially that it is complicated or difficult

farkında olmak, anlamak, farkına varmak

[+ (that)] I appreciate that it is a difficult decision for you to make.1121

INCREASE [I] formal › to increase in value

değeri artmak, değerlenmek

Houses and antiques generally appreciate with time.1422

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

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