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appreciate

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appreciate ˈpriːʃiˌeɪt/ verb
appreciates; appreciated; appreciating
appreciate
ˈpriːʃiˌeɪt/
verb
appreciates; appreciated; appreciating
Britannica Dictionary definition of APPRECIATE
[+ object] : to understand the worth or importance of (something or someone) : to admire and value (something or someone)
[+ object]
: to be grateful for (something)
used to make a polite request
[+ object] : to be aware of (something) : to recognize or understand (something)
[no object] : to increase in value
opposite depreciate

— appreciative

ˈpriːʃətɪv/ adjective [more appreciative; most appreciative]

— appreciatively

adverb
appreciate, value, prize, treasure, and cherish mean to feel that something is important and worth treating with special care.
appreciate often suggests knowledge that makes it possible to enjoy or admire how excellent something is.
value suggests that a thing is worth a lot simply because of what it is.
prize is used when you are very proud of something you have or own.
treasure suggests that you enjoy having or owning something and are careful about keeping it in good condition.
cherish describes a very strong love and desire to care for something or someone.