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.
[ + 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.
[ + -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.
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.
appreciate considerably/dramatically/significantly We like our investment, which has appreciated significantly in value.
appreciate against sth The pound has appreciated against the euro.
I don't think you quite appreciate the delicacy of the situation.
I don't want everyone to know, so if you could keep it to yourself I'd appreciate it.
Any advice that you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
She said how much she appreciated the overwhelming generosity of the public in responding to the appeal.
They will only be removed if growers appreciate the significance of compaction and exercise greater patience in organizing their planting schedule.
The emphasis is on students' engagement in making and appreciating, with tutors providing models of planning, teaching and evaluating.
It also reports on how the students appreciated access to a large number of authentic, relevant examples.
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