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Appreciating: meaning, definitions and examples

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appreciating

 

[ ษ™หˆpriห.สƒi.eษช.tษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

showing gratitude

To appreciate something means to recognize its value or worth and to express gratitude or admiration for it. It can also refer to understanding the full significance of something or to increase in value over time.

Synonyms

admire, cherish, thank, value

Examples of usage

  • I appreciate all the hard work you put into this project.
  • She really appreciates the beauty of nature.
  • I appreciate your help in this matter.
  • The painting appreciated in value over the years.
  • We should all take a moment to appreciate the little things in life.
Context #2 | Verb

understanding significance

To appreciate can also mean to understand the full significance or implications of something. It implies a deeper comprehension or recognition of the importance of a particular situation or action.

Synonyms

acknowledge, comprehend, realize, recognize

Examples of usage

  • It took me some time to appreciate the complexity of the issue.
  • We need to appreciate the impact of our decisions on the environment.
  • She finally began to appreciate the value of a good education.
Context #3 | Verb

increase in value

In financial terms, to appreciate refers to an increase in the value of an asset over time. This can apply to various investments such as stocks, real estate, or other financial instruments.

Synonyms

gain worth, grow in value, increase in value

Examples of usage

  • The real estate market has been appreciating steadily over the past few years.
  • It's always a good sign when your investments appreciate in value.

Translations

Translations of the word "appreciating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apreciando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฐเคพเคนเคจเคพ เค•เคฐ เคฐเคนเฅ‡ เคนเฅˆเค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schรคtzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghargai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ั–ะฝัƒัŽั‡ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ doceniajฤ…c

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„Ÿ่ฌใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท apprรฉciant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apreciando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท takdir etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ์‚ฌํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู‚ุฏุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oceลˆujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oceลˆujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฌฃ่ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ceniti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพakka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะดั–ั€ะปะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒคแƒแƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qiymษ™tlษ™ndirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ apreciando

Etymology

The word 'appreciate' originates from the Latin word 'appretiatus', which means 'to set a price on' or 'to value'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century with the sense of 'to be grateful for'. Over time, its meaning expanded to include understanding the value or significance of something and the financial sense of increase in value. The word has been used in various contexts throughout history, reflecting the human tendency to recognize and value things of importance.

See also: appreciate, appreciated, appreciation, appreciative, appreciatively, appreciator, overappreciated, unappreciated, unappreciative, underappreciate, underappreciated.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,268, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.