[ ə'pri:ʃɪeɪt , -sɪ- ]
■ verb
1》 recognize the value or significance of.
↘be grateful for.
2》 rise in value or price.
Derivatives
appreciator noun
appreciatory -ʃ(ɪ)ət(ə)ri adjective
Origin
C16 (earlier (ME) as appreciation ): from late L. appretiat- , appretiare 'set at a price, appraise', from ad- 'to' + pretium 'price'.