One entry found for appreciate.

Main Entry: ap·pre·ci·ate
Pronunciation: -pr-sh-t, -prish--t
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing
Etymology: from Latin appretiatus "having put a value on," derived from ap-, ad- "to" and pretium "price" --related to PRICE
1 : to see the worth, quality, or significance of <appreciate the difference between right and wrong>
2 : to admire highly <appreciates the artist's work>
3 : to be fully aware of <must experience it to appreciate it>
4 : to be grateful for <we appreciate your help>
5 : to increase in number or value <savings appreciate over time>
- ap·pre·ci·a·tion /-pr-sh--shn, -prish--/ noun
- ap·pre·cia·tive /-pr-sht-iv, -prish-t-/ adjective
- ap·pre·cia·tive·ly adverb
- ap·pre·cia·tive·ness noun