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ʃiˌeɪt1.
to be grateful or thankful for: They appreciated his thoughtfulness.
verb (used with object)
2.
to value or regard highly; place a high estimate on: to appreciate good wine.
3.
to be fully conscious of; be aware of; detect: to appreciate the dangers of a situation.
4.
to raise in value.
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verb (used without object)
5.
to increase in value: Property values appreciated yearly.
Origin:
1645–55; < Medieval Latin appreciātus valued, appraised, Late Latin appretiātus (past participle of appretiāre) appraised, equivalent to Latin ap- ap-1 + preti(um) price + -ātus -ate1
1645–55; < Medieval Latin appreciātus valued, appraised, Late Latin appretiātus (past participle of appretiāre) appraised, equivalent to Latin ap- ap-1 + preti(um) price + -ātus -ate1
Related forms
ap·pre·ci·at·ing·ly, adverb
ap·pre·ci·a·tor, noun
self-ap·pre·ci·at·ing, adjective
un·ap·pre·ci·at·ed, adjective
un·ap·pre·ci·at·ing, adjective
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2. Appreciate, esteem, prize, value imply holding something in high regard. To appreciate is to exercise wise judgment, delicate perception, and keen insight in realizing the worth of something. To esteem is to feel respect combined with a warm, kindly feeling. To value is to attach importance to a thing because of its worth (material or otherwise). To prize is to value highly and cherish.
2. Appreciate, esteem, prize, value imply holding something in high regard. To appreciate is to exercise wise judgment, delicate perception, and keen insight in realizing the worth of something. To esteem is to feel respect combined with a warm, kindly feeling. To value is to attach importance to a thing because of its worth (material or otherwise). To prize is to value highly and cherish.
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- But to really appreciate the diversity of life here, you'd have to visit after the sun goes down.
- So I would appreciate it if you not insult me and call me childish names, it is really uncalled for.
- Your ability to appreciate pleasures would be muted if you are constantly worried about how to pay your bills.
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Word Origin & History
appreciate
1650s, "to esteem or value highly," from L.L. appretiatus pp. of appretiare "to set a price to" (see appraise). Meaning "to rise in value" (intr.) first recorded 1789. Related: Appreciable (1818).
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