appreciate

Appreciate is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /əˈpɹiːʃieɪt/
• SAMPA: /@"pr\i:SieIt/

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• Hyphenation: ap‧pre‧ci‧ate

Verb

Plain form appreciate

Third-person singular appreciates

Past tense appreciated

Past participle appreciated

Present participle appreciating

1. (transitive) If you appreciate something, you understand its value or its qualities

   It's hard to appreciate how difficult the job is until you try it yourself.

2. (transitive) If you appreciate something, you feel thankful for it.

   Thanks so much for your help! I really appreciate the gift.

3. (intransitive) If something appreciates, its value increases.

   It is amazing how much the value of my house has appreciated. Hopefully, it will continue to increase, as I am thinking of selling it in five to ten years.

Synonyms

• realise / realize

Antonyms

• depreciate