/ əˈpriːʃieɪt; NAmE / verb
1.
[ vn ] (not used in the progressive tenses) to recognize the good qualities of sb/sth :
You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation.
His talents are not fully appreciated in that company.
Her family doesn't appreciate her.
2.
(not usually used in the progressive tenses) to be grateful for sth that sb has done; to welcome sth :
[ vn ]
I'd appreciate some help.
Your support is greatly appreciated.
Thanks for coming. I appreciate it .
I would appreciate it if you paid in cash.
[ v -ing ]
I don't appreciate being treated like a second-class citizen.
[ vn -ing ]
We would appreciate you letting us know of any problems.
3.
(not used in the progressive tenses) to understand that sth is true
SYN realize :
[ vn ]
What I failed to appreciate was the distance between the two cities.
[ v wh- ]
I don't think you appreciate how expensive it will be.
[ v that ]
We didn't fully appreciate that he was seriously ill.
4.
[ v ] to increase in value over a period of time :
Their investments have appreciated over the years.
OPP depreciate
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 16th cent.: from late Latin appretiat- set at a price, appraised, from the verb appretiare , from ad- to + pretium price.