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appreciate - Dictionary definition and meaning for appreciate

APPRECIATE

(verb) increase the value of
"The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark"
synonyms : apprise , apprize
(verb) gain in value
"The yen appreciated again!"
synonyms : apprise , apprize , revalue
(verb) be fully aware of; realize fully
"Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?"
synonyms : take account
(verb) recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
“I really appreciate your showing me around the city”, she told her host. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) hold dear
"I prize these old photographs"
synonyms : prize , treasure , value

Mnemonics for appreciate

(Tag: ) u went to a museum "fully conscious" of the artist u appreciated a painted which increased it's worth ..the artist was thankful to u..all the meanings get covered
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Origin

< late Latin appretiare "value, estimate, rate, appraise" < pretium "money spent, worth, value added by bimal03

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