What is the meaning of the word "appreciate"?
Definitions:
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to be fully aware of
verb
- I do not think you appreciate all of the facts.
- I do not think you appreciate all of the facts.
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to hold dear
verb
- I appreciate the gesture, but I simply cannot accept such extravagant gifts.
- I appreciate the gesture, but I simply cannot accept such extravagant gifts.
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to increase in value
verb
- My stocks have appreciated for the last three quarters.
- My stocks have appreciated for the last three quarters.
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to increase the value of
verb
- The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark.
- The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark.
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to recognize with gratitude
verb
- I appreciate what you are doing.
- I appreciate what you are doing.