appreciate

[əˈpriːʃieɪt]

appreciate Definition

• 1. to recognize the value or significance of something or someone
• 2. to be grateful for something
• 3. to increase in value over time

Using appreciate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "appreciate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I really appreciate your help.

• Example

  I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you today.

• Example

  I appreciate your hard work and dedication.

• Example

  The value of the painting has appreciated over time.

appreciate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for appreciate

• treasure
• acknowledge
• recognize
• value
• cherish

Antonyms for appreciate

• disregard
• ignore
• disrespect

Phrases with appreciate

• appreciate the gesture

  to be thankful for a kind or thoughtful act

  Example

  I really appreciate the gesture of you bringing me soup when I was sick.

• appreciate the beauty

  to admire or enjoy the beauty of something

  Example

  I always appreciate the beauty of nature when I go for a walk in the park.

• appreciate the importance

  to understand or recognize the significance of something

  Example

  It's important to appreciate the importance of good health and take care of yourself.

Origins of appreciate

from Late Latin 'appretiatus', meaning 'to set a price to'

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Summary: appreciate in Brief

To 'appreciate' [əˈpriːʃieɪt] is to recognize the value or significance of something or someone, or to be grateful for something. It can also refer to an increase in value over time, as in 'The value of the painting has appreciated over time.' Phrases like 'appreciate the gesture' and 'appreciate the beauty' use 'appreciate' to denote thankfulness or admiration, respectively.