If you appreciate a situation or problem, you understand it and know what it involves. She never really appreciated the depth and bitterness of the Irish conflict He appreciates that co-operation with the media is part of his professional duties
If you appreciate something that someone has done for you or is going to do for you, you are grateful for it. Peter stood by me when I most needed it. I'll always appreciate that I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't mention it
If you appreciate something, for example a piece of music or good food, you like it because you recognize its good qualities. In time you'll appreciate the beauty and subtlety of this language
{f} esteem, regard highly; admire very much; be greatful; recognize with appreciation; raise the value; become more valuable; detect, detect, recognize
If something that you own appreciates over a period of time, its value increases. They don't have any confidence that houses will appreciate in value. depreciate
] increase the value of; "The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark" gain in value; "The yen appreciated again!" be fully aware of; realize fully; "Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?" recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
be fully aware of; realize fully; "Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?"