transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈprē-shē-ˌāt, -ˈpri- also ]
-ˈprē-sē- verb
( -at·ed ; -at·ing )
Etymology: Late Latin appretiatus, past participle of appretiare, from Latin ad- + pretium price — more at price
Date: 1655
transitive verb
1.
a. : to grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
appreciate the difference between right and wrong
b. : to value or admire highly
appreciate s our work
c. : to judge with heightened perception or understanding : be fully aware of
must see it to appreciate it
d. : to recognize with gratitude
certainly appreciate s your kindness
2. : to increase the value of
intransitive verb
: to increase in number or value
• ap·pre·ci·a·tor -ˌā-tər noun
• ap·pre·cia·to·ry -ˈprē-shə-ˌtȯr-ē, -ˈpri-shə- adjective
Synonyms:
appreciate , value , prize , treasure , cherish mean to hold in high estimation. appreciate often connotes sufficient understanding to enjoy or admire a thing's excellence
appreciates fine wine
value implies rating a thing highly for its intrinsic worth
values our friendship
prize implies taking a deep pride in something one possesses
Americans prize their freedom
treasure emphasizes jealously safeguarding something considered precious
a treasured memento
cherish implies a special love and care for something
cherishes her children above all
Synonym: see in addition understand .