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UK [əˈpriːʃɪˌeɪt] / US [əˈprɪʃɪˌeɪt] verb
Word forms "appreciate":
present tense I/you/we/they appreciate he/she/it appreciates present participle appreciating past tense appreciated past participle appreciated
1) [transitive, never progressive] to understand the true nature of a situation, and realize why it is important or serious

I began to appreciate the difficulties my father had faced.

appreciate how/why/what etc:

Doctors are only now beginning to appreciate how dangerous this drug can be.

appreciate that:

We appreciate that you cannot make a decision immediately.

fully appreciate:

I don't believe the Prime Minister fully appreciates the complexity of the problem.

2)
a) [transitive, never progressive] to recognize the good or special qualities of a person, place, or thing

She feels that her family doesn't really appreciate her.

a restaurant that is popular with people who appreciate good service and fine wines

b) to realize that someone has good qualities and that they are important
be truly/properly appreciated:

Many of the junior staff feel they are not properly appreciated.

3) [transitive] to be grateful for something

I appreciate this opportunity to put my point of view to the committee.

I really appreciate all your help.

4) [intransitive] if something appreciates, its value increases gradually
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I/we etc would appreciate it if... — spoken used for politely asking someone to do something, especially when you are slightly annoyed

We'd appreciate it if you didn't smoke in here.


English dictionary. 2014.

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