v. 1 tr. a esteem highly; value. b be grateful for (we appreciate your sympathy). c be sensitive to (appreciate the nuances). 2 tr. (often foll. by that + clause) understand; recognize (I appreciate that I may be wrong). 3 a intr. (of property etc.) rise in value. b tr. raise in value. appreciative adj. appreciatively adv. appreciativeness n. appreciator n. appreciatory adj.
[ LL appretiare appraise (as AD-, pretium price) ]