appreciate
appreciate
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling
/əˈpriːʃieɪt/ (General American) or /əˈpriːʃɪeɪt/ (Received Pronunciation)
a - /ə/ (schwa, unstressed, as in "about")
ppre - /ˈpriː/ (as in "pre-" or "tree", primary stress)
ci - /ʃi/ (as in "she" with an 'i' sound - General American) or /ʃɪ/ (as in "ship" - Received Pronunciation)
ate - /eɪt/ (as in "ate" or "eight")
Word Form Variations
Appreciate" primarily functions as a verb.
Verb:
Base form: appreciate
Third person singular present: appreciates
Present participle: appreciating
Past tense: appreciated
Past participle: appreciated
Related forms (but not direct variations of "appreciate" itself):
Noun: appreciation
Adjective: appreciative, appreciable
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Verb
To recognize the full worth or importance of something; to understand and value highly.
Example: "I truly appreciate your help with this project."
Synonyms: value, cherish, treasure, admire, respect, recognize, acknowledge
Antonyms: disregard, undervalue, scorn, dismiss, ignore, deprecate
To understand a situation fully; to grasp or comprehend.
Example: "I don't think you appreciate the gravity of the situation."
Synonyms: understand, comprehend, grasp, realize, recognize, discern
Antonyms: misunderstand, misinterpret, overlook, ignore
To rise in value or price over time.
Example: "Her investment portfolio has appreciated significantly this year."
Synonyms: increase, gain, grow, rise, go up, accrue
Antonyms: depreciate, decrease, diminish, fall, decline
Examples of Use
Books:
"The ability to appreciate art is a gift few truly possess, for it requires both intellect and emotion." (Fictitious example, to illustrate a common literary use of describing valuing something deeply.)
Newspapers:
"Economists predict that property values in the suburbs will continue to appreciate steadily over the next decade." (The Wall Street Journal)
Online Publications:
"We truly appreciate our readers' loyalty and feedback, which helps us improve our content daily." (TechCrunch)
Various Entertainment Mediums and Platforms:
"You have no idea how much I appreciate you doing this for me." (Dialogue from a romantic comedy film, When Harry Met Sally..., 1989)
"I really appreciate all the support from my fans during this difficult time." (Celebrity statement on a social media live stream)
"This particular piece of music is best enjoyed live; you can truly appreciate its complexity then." (Music critic on a podcast, "Soundscapes,")
General Public Discourse:
"I really appreciate your help with the move."
"Do you appreciate the sacrifices your parents made for you?"
"We appreciate your business." (Common phrase in customer service)
"You don't appreciate what you have until it's gone."
10 Quotes Using Appreciate
"You don't appreciate what you have until it's gone." (Proverb, widely attributed)
"Learn to appreciate what you have, before time teaches you to appreciate what you had." (Widely circulated motivational quote, often unattributed)
"I can appreciate that." (Common conversational phrase indicating understanding or acknowledgement)
"The older I get, the more I appreciate simple pleasures." (Common observational phrase, often attributed generally)
"We don't appreciate peace until we've known conflict." (A common philosophical observation about human nature)
"Always appreciate the little things in life, for one day you will look back and realize they were the big things." (Common inspirational advice, widely shared)
"I truly appreciate your honesty in this matter." (A common phrase expressing gratitude for frankness)
"You only truly appreciate health when you lose it." (A common reflection on the value of health)
"We appreciate your business." (Ubiquitous phrase in customer service and commerce)
"The best way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without one." (A common piece of career or life advice)
Etymology
The word "appreciate" means to recognize the value of something, and its history comes from a Latin word about setting a price or valuing.
It comes from the Latin verb "appreciāre," which meant "to appraise," "to value," "to set a price on," or "to esteem." This Latin verb is formed from two parts:
"ad-": a Latin prefix meaning "to" or "at."
"pretium": a Latin noun meaning "price," "worth," or "value."
So, "appreciāre" literally meant "to set a price to" or "to value at."
The word "appreciate" entered the English language from Late Latin or Old French ("apprecier") in the early 17th century (around the 1600s).
The first known use and meaning of "appreciate" in English was very much in line with its Latin roots: to estimate the value or price of something, or to raise in value. For example, land might "appreciate" in value. Soon after, it also developed the sense of recognizing the full worth or importance of something, moving from a financial valuation to a more general sense of esteem and gratitude.
Phrases + Idioms Containing Appreciate
Appreciate the gesture (to value a kind action, even if the outcome isn't perfect)
Appreciate your patience (a common phrase of gratitude for waiting)
Appreciate your business (a standard phrase of thanks to customers)
Appreciate the finer things (to enjoy high-quality or refined experiences)
Don't appreciate (to not value or like something)
Come to appreciate (to gradually understand and value something over time)
Truly appreciate (to genuinely and deeply value)
Grow in value (using a synonym for similar effect, referring to financial appreciation)
Cherish the moment (using a synonym, indicating deep appreciation for an experience)
Acknowledge with gratitude (using synonyms for similar effect)
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Source Information
Definition of appreciate from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
