appreciate

Appreciate is when the price of something goes up.

(verb)

A savings account that earns interest is an example of a savings account that will appreciate over time.

The definition of appreciate is to know and accept the value of something.

(verb)

To admire the work of Picasso is an example of appreciate.

Appreciate is defined as being grateful to someone.

(verb)

An example of appreciate is if someone helps you move and you thank them for their help.

See appreciate in Webster's New World College Dictionary

Origin: < LL(Ec) appretiatus, pp. of appretiare, appraise

intransitive verb

to rise in value

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See appreciate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb ap·pre·ci·at·ed, ap·pre·ci·at·ing, ap·pre·ci·ates

verb, transitive

To recognize the quality, significance, or magnitude of: appreciated their freedom.
To be fully aware of or sensitive to; realize: I appreciate your problems.
To be thankful or show gratitude for: I really appreciate your help.
To admire greatly; value.
To raise in value or price, especially over time.

verb, intransitive

To increase in value or price, especially over time.

Origin:

Origin: Late Latin appretiāre, appretiāt-, to appraise; see appraise

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