appreciate
Translation
to appreciate, to be grateful for, to value, to increase in value
Examples
I really appreciate your help.
I really appreciate your help.
I can appreciate the difficulty of the situation.
I can appreciate the difficulty of the situation.
The value of the house has appreciated.
The value of the house has appreciated.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to be grateful for (sth.) I really appreciate your help.
((sth.)) to understand (sth.) I can appreciate the difficulty of the situation.
(no object) to increase in value The value of the house has appreciated.
Similar Words
Synonyms: be grateful for, value, understand; Antonyms: depreciate
Etymology
From Latin 'appretiare' (to value, set a price on), from 'ad-' (to) + 'pretium' (price).
Memory Tips
When you 'appreciate' something, its 'price' or value goes up in your eyes.