Meaning of appreciate In English

• 0 to recognize how good someone or something is and to value him, her, or it:

  • There's no point buying him expensive wines - he doesn't appreciate them.

  • We appreciate the need for immediate action.

  • [ + that ] I appreciate that it's a difficult decision for you to make.

  • [ + question word ] I don't think you appreciate how much time I spent preparing this meal.

  • We really appreciate all the help you gave us last weekend.

  • [ + -ing verb ] I appreciate your making the effort to come.

  • I would appreciate it if you could let me know (= please let me know) in advance whether or not you will be coming.

• 1 to increase in value:

  • The value of our house has appreciated by 50 percent in the last two years.

  • Our house has appreciated (in value) by 50 percent in the last two years.

• 2 to be aware of something, or to understand that something is valuable:

  • [ + that clause ] I appreciate that this is a difficult decision for you.

  • I appreciated your help very much.

• 3 to increase in value:

  • [ I ] Our house appreciated by 20% in two years.

• 4 to increase in value:

  • His property has appreciated as much as 40% in two years.

  • appreciate considerably/dramatically/significantly We like our investment, which has appreciated significantly in value.

  • appreciate against sth The pound has appreciated against the euro.