Word
appreciate
Phoneticsap·pre·ci·ate, stress on the second syllable
US/əˈpɹiʃiˌeɪt/
UK/ɐpɹˈiːʃɪˌeɪt/
Definitions
01to be thankful
B1 · Intermediate
v. to be grateful for something someone has done for you.
v. to express or feel gratitude for a service, gift, or gesture. Transitive — requires a direct object.
“I really appreciate your help with the heavy boxes this morning.”
“The department head wrote a formal letter to appreciate the team's tireless efforts during the merger transition.”
Pitfall
I appreciate for your help.
I appreciate your help.
Do not use 'for' after appreciate. The verb takes the object directly.
Synonyms
02to value something
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to recognize the good qualities of someone or something.
v. to recognise the quality, value, or significance of something through aesthetic or intellectual judgment.
日本語:認める※
“You need to visit the gallery to truly appreciate the detail in these paintings.”
“While many found the film's pacing too slow, critics were quick to appreciate the director's nuanced use of silence and shadow.”
Antonyms
03to understand
B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal
v. to understand how serious or important a situation is.
v. to be fully aware of or to understand the nature, implications, or magnitude of a situation.
日本語:知る※
“I appreciate that this is a difficult time for your family.”
“The board failed to appreciate the scale of the logistical challenges involved in expanding the franchise into overseas markets.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
04to increase in value
C1 · Advanced Academic · Technical
v. to grow in value over a period of time.
v. to increase in price or value, especially over a sustained period. Often used intransitively.
“The value of their house has appreciated significantly since they bought it.”
“Investors typically seek assets that are expected to appreciate at a rate higher than inflation over the next decade.”
Usage
Commonly used in financial contexts regarding property, stocks, or currency.
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “appreciate” in context.
Verb
01. appreciate benefit
“It is important to appreciate the benefits of regular exercise for your health.”
verb + noun
02. appreciate importance
“Students need to appreciate the importance of meeting deadlines.”
verb + noun
03. generally appreciate
“The new park is generally appreciated by everyone in the neighborhood.”
adv + verb
Real-World Examples
“Rather than casting nature solely as a dangerous and destructive force, it helps frame it as a source of beauty, to be appreciated on the smallest of levels.” “His research shows that if your recipient feels like you at least spent a lot of time making your selection, they’ll appreciate the effort that went into choosing a less desirable gift.” “[The French] don't appreciate in conversation a kind of positive, sunny exuberance that's really typical of Americans and that we really value,” Barlow explained.” “I can’t recall the last time I got a simple thanks for something I’d done, but multiple people appreciate me every day.” Etymology
Originated 1645–55; from Medieval Latin appreciātus (“valued or appraised”), later variant of Late Latin appretiātus (“appraised”), the perfect passive participle of appretiō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from a(d) (“toward”) + preti(um) (“price”) + -ō (first conjugation verb-forming suffix). Cognate to French apprécier. Latin root also origin of English appraise, which has various Romance cognates; see also precious.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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