Dictionary

verb

Definitions

1. To be grateful or thankful for.

   Example: I appreciate your efforts

   Synonyms:esteem

2. To view as valuable.

   Example: You must learn to appreciate time

   Synonyms:esteem

3. To be fully conscious of; understand; be aware of; detect.

   Example: I appreciate that what I'm asking you to do is very difficult.

   Synonyms:grasp

4. To increase in value.

   Example: The value of his portfolio appreciated by 80% over eight years.

   Antonyms:depreciate