əˈpri:ʃɪeɪt v. 1 tr. a
esteem highly;
value. b be
grateful for (we appreciate
your sympathy). c be
sensitive to (appreciate
the nuances). 2 tr. (often foll. by
that + clause)
understand;
recognize (I appreciate that I
may be wrong). 3 a intr. (of
property etc.)
rise in value. b tr.
raise in value. øøappreciative adj. appreciatively adv. appreciativeness n. appreciator n. appreciatory adj. [LL appretiare
appraise (as
AD-, pretium price)]