appreciates
v. A2 Elementary US //əˈpɹiʃiˌeɪts// UK //ɐpɹˈiːʃɪˌeɪts// ap·pre·ci·ates
v. to understand the value or difficulty of something. You use this when you realize how hard a task was or how kind a person is.
v. to recognize the true worth, significance, or difficulty of something; to feel gratitude for a kindness or effort.
She appreciates the help from her neighbors.
The manager appreciates the extra hours the team worked to meet the deadline.
Few critics fully appreciated the subtle irony in the novel until decades after its initial publication.
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.