Appreciate
/əˈpriːʃieɪt/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo understand and value something fully.
/əˈpriːʃieɪt/
To recognize the worth of something.
I appreciate your hard work.
💡 Simply: To be thankful for something.
More Examples
We appreciate your kind words.
How It's Used
"I appreciate your help."
"He appreciated the subtle nuances of the painting."
To become more valuable over time.
/əˈpriːʃieɪt/
To increase in value.
The antique chair has appreciated in value.
💡 Simply: To go up in price or value.
More Examples
Real estate has appreciated in the last year.
How It's Used
"The value of the property has appreciated significantly."
Idioms & expressions
I appreciate it.
Thank you.
"I appreciate it. Thanks for your help."
From Middle French *apprécier, from Latin *appreciāre "to estimate the value of", from ad- "to" + pretium "price, value".
The word's usage has remained relatively consistent throughout history, primarily focusing on the understanding and valuing of something.
Memory tip
Think of 'appreciating' a gift – you recognize its value and are thankful for it.
Word Origin
"to set a price on"