appreciate (verb)
Verb Forms
appreciate
appreciates
appreciated
appreciating
1 [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses) appreciate somebody/something
to recognize the good qualities of somebody/something
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 [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses)
to be grateful for something that somebody has done; to welcome something
appreciate something
I'd appreciate some help.
Your support is greatly appreciated.
Thanks for coming. I appreciate it.
I would appreciate any comments you might have.
I would appreciate it if you paid in cash.
appreciate doing something
I don't appreciate being treated like a second-class citizen.
appreciate somebody doing something
We would appreciate you letting us know of any problems.
3 [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses)
to understand that something is true
synonym realize
appreciate something
What I failed to appreciate was the distance between the two cities.
appreciate how, what, etc…
I don't think you appreciate how expensive it will be.
appreciate that…
We didn't fully appreciate that he was seriously ill.
4 [intransitive] to increase in value over a period of time
Their investments have appreciated over the years.
opposite depreciate
Extra examples
It is generally appreciated that the rail network needs a complete overhaul.
Teachers will especially appreciate the lists at the back of the book.
The government failed to appreciate the fact that voters were angry.
The problems should be easily appreciated.
The sound quality was poor so we couldn't fully appreciate the music.
We do really appreciate your help.
Younger kids might especially appreciate a trip to the zoo.
As you'll appreciate, the task has not always been easy.
Her family doesn't appreciate her.
I don't appreciate being treated like a second-class citizen.
I don't think you appreciate how expensive it will be.
I would appreciate it if you paid in cash.
I'd appreciate some help.
Thank you for your help. I do appreciate it.
Thanks for coming. I appreciate it.
We didn't fully appreciate how sick he really was.
You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation.
You have to appreciate the difficulties we are facing.
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