appreciate

/ə'pri:ʃieit/

Thân thiện

The gardener appreciates the beauty of the blooming roses.

Definition

1. Verb (Transitive):

   • To recognize the full worth, quality, or significance of something or someone; to value highly. This is the most common meaning, involving positive judgment and gratitude.
   • To understand (a situation or feeling) fully; to be aware of and sensitive to. This meaning focuses on deep comprehension and recognition.
   • To be grateful for something. This meaning is specifically about thankfulness.
   • (Economics) To increase the monetary value of something.

2. Verb (Intransitive):

   • (Economics) To rise in value or price.

Examples of Usage

• Verb (Transitive - to value/be grateful):
  • I really appreciate your help with this project. (I am grateful for and value your help.)
  • She appreciates fine art and classical music. (She recognizes and values the quality of these things.)
• Verb (Transitive - to understand fully):
  • We appreciate the difficulties you are facing. (We fully understand and recognize the difficulties.)
  • He didn't appreciate the seriousness of the warning. (He did not fully understand how serious it was.)
• Verb (Intransitive/Economics):
  • The property has appreciated significantly over the last decade. (The property's value has increased.)
  • Investors hope the currency will appreciate against the dollar. (Investors hope the currency's value will rise.)

Advanced Usage

• "It is appreciated that...": A formal way to state that something is understood or recognized.
  • It is appreciated that this change will require some adjustment. (It is understood that this change will require adjustment.)
• "To be appreciated for...": To be valued because of a specific quality.
  • She is appreciated for her honesty and hard work. (People value her because she is honest and works hard.)

Variants and Related Words

• Appreciation (n): The recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something; a full understanding of a situation; a rise in value.
  • She expressed her appreciation for the gift.
  • The course gave me a deeper appreciation of the subject.
  • The appreciation of the asset was recorded.
• Appreciative (adj): Feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure.
  • The audience was very appreciative of the performance.
• Appreciable (adj): Large or important enough to be noticed; significant.
  • There was an appreciable difference in quality.

Synonyms

• Value, treasure, cherish (for the "to value highly" meaning).
• Recognize, acknowledge, understand, realize (for the "to understand fully" meaning).
• Be grateful for, be thankful for (for the gratitude meaning).
• Increase, gain, rise (for the economics meaning).

Antonyms

• Depreciate, decrease, fall (for the economics meaning).
• Undervalue, disregard, scorn (for the "to value" meaning).
• Misunderstand, overlook (for the "to understand" meaning).

Related Phrases/Idioms

• Appreciate the gesture: To be thankful for the thoughtful action, even if the specific gift or offer is not needed.
  • I can't accept the money, but I really appreciate the gesture.
• Sincerely appreciate: A common and polite closing in formal letters or emails to express strong gratitude.
  • Thank you for your time. I sincerely appreciate your consideration.

Học thuật

Verb

1. increase the value of
   • The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark
2. gain in value
   • The yen appreciated again!
3. hold dear
   • I prize these old photographs
4. be fully aware of; realize fully
   • Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?
5. recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

Từ đồng nghĩa

• apprize
• apprise
• revalue
• prize
• value
• treasure
• take account