appreciateverb
uk/əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/us/əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/appreciate verb (VALUE)
B2 to recognize how good someone or something is and to value him, her, or it:
There's no point buying him expensive wines - he doesn't appreciate them.
C2 [ T ] to understand a situation and realize that it is important:
We appreciate the need for immediate action.
[ + that ] I appreciate that it's a difficult decision for you to make.
[ + question word ] I don't think you appreciate how much time I spent preparing this meal.
I/we appreciate...
B2 used when you are thanking someone or showing that you are grateful:
We really appreciate all the help you gave us last weekend.
[ + -ing verb ] I appreciate your making the effort to come.
would appreciate
B2 used when you are politely asking for something:
I would appreciate it if you could let me know (= please let me know) in advance whether or not you will be coming.
More examples
- I don't think you quite appreciate the delicacy of the situation.
- I don't want everyone to know, so if you could keep it to yourself I'd appreciate it.
- I appreciate your honesty.
- Any advice that you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
- She said how much she appreciated the overwhelming generosity of the public in responding to the appeal.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Understanding and comprehending
- apprehend
- apprehension
- at your fingertips idiom
- attune
- bear in on/upon
- common
- fathom
- feel
- fingertip
- hit
- make sth/sb of sth/sb
- make sth/sb out
- mind
- penetrate
- picture
- read between the lines idiom
- reading
- realization
- take sth in
- twig
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You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:
Relieved and thankful
Making appeals & requests
appreciate verb (INCREASE)
[ I ] to increase in value:
The value of our house has appreciated by 50 percent in the last two years.
Our house has appreciated (in value) by 50 percent in the last two years.
Opposite
depreciate
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Price increases
- added value
- bounce
- dead cat bounce
- hyperinflation
- inflation
- inflationary
- jack
- jump
- markup
- put sth up
- rack sth up
- rebound
- rise
- rocket
- run
- run sth up
- soar
- spiral
- surcharge
- zoom
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