Definition of 'appreciate'

Verb

1. recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
2. be fully aware of; realize fully; "Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?"
      Synonyms: take account
3. hold dear; "I prize these old photographs"
      Synonyms: prize value treasure
4. gain in value; "The yen appreciated again!"
      Synonyms: apprize apprise revalue
      Antonyms: depreciate undervalue devaluate devalue
5. increase the value of; "The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark"
      Synonyms: apprize apprise
      Antonyms: depreciate

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