1recognize the full worth of:she feels that he does not appreciate her be grateful for (something):I’d appreciate any information you could give me
2understand (a situation) fully; grasp the full implications of:they failed to appreciate the pressure he was under [with clause]:I appreciate that you cannot be held totally responsible
3 [no object] rise in value or price:the dollar appreciated against the euro by 15 per cent
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Pronunciation:
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