appreciate (v.)

  1. recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

  2. be fully aware of; realize fully; Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?

    [ Syn: take account ]

  3. hold dear; I prize these old photographs

    [ Syn: prize , value , treasure ]

  4. gain in value; The yen appreciated again!

    [ Syn: apprize , apprise , revalue ]

  5. increase the value of; The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark

    [ Syn: apprize , apprise ]

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