APPRECIATE


Meaning of APPRECIATE in English

v. Function: verb

1 to hold in high estimation FF1C; appreciate the kindness of a friend FF1E;

Synonyms: apprize, cherish, esteem, prize, treasure, value; compare ADMIRE 1

Related Words: admire, regard, respect; adore, ||eat up, enjoy, like, love, relish

Idioms: rate highly, set great store by, think much ( or well) of

Contrasted Words: contemn, disapprove, disdain, scorn; decry, depreciate, disparage

Antonyms: despise

2

Synonyms: ADMIRE 1, cherish, delight (in), relish

Related Words: enjoy, like, savor

Contrasted Words: contemn, disdain, scorn

3

Synonyms: KNOW 1, apprehend, cognize, comprehend, fathom, grasp, have, understand

Related Words: catch, seize, take in

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