Definition of appreciate
Verbs
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
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acknowledge, recognise, recognize
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
be fully aware of; realize fully
"Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?"
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- take account
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realise, realize, see, understand
perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
hold dear
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do justice
show due and full appreciation
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recognise, recognize
show approval or appreciation of
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honor, honour, reward
bestow honor or rewards upon
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rubricate
place in the church calendar as a red-letter day honoring a saint
gain in value
"The yen appreciated again!"
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depreciate
lose in value
- devaluate, devalue, undervalue
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increase
become bigger or greater in amount
increase the value of
"The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark"
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depreciate
lower the value of something
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devaluate, devalue, undervalue
lose in value
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revalue
value anew
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