APPRECIATE

v. 1 value, find worthwhile or valuable; esteem, cherish, enjoy, admire, rate or regard highly, prize, treasure, respect I appreciate all you have done for me Delia's contribution is not really appreciated. 2 increase or rise or gain in value or worth The property in this area has been appreciating at a rate of about ten per cent a year 3 understand, comprehend, recognize, perceive, know, be aware or cognizant or conscious of: Do you appreciate the implications of the new tax law?