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appreciate (oh)



[Date: 1600-1700; Language: Late Latin; Origin: , past participle of appretiare, from Latin ad- 'to' + pretium 'price']
[T not in progressive] to understand how serious or important a situation or problem is or what someone's feelings are
-synonym realize realize
appreciate the significance/importance/value of sth
::He did not fully appreciate the significance of signing the contract.
appreciate that
::We appreciate that caring for children is an important job.
appreciate what/how/why
::It is difficult to appreciate how bad the situation had become.
[T] used to thank someone in a polite way or to say that you are grateful for something they have done
::Thanks ever so much for your help, I really appreciate it.
::I appreciate your concern , but honestly, I'm fine.
:: I'd appreciate it if you let me get on with my job.
[T] to understand how good or useful someone or something is
::Her abilities are not fully appreciated by her employer.
::I'm not an expert, but I appreciate fine works of art.
[I] technical to gradually become more valuable over a period of time
-opposite depreciate depreciate
::Most investments are expected to appreciate at a steady rate.