appreciate
/əˈpɹiː.ʃi.eɪt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: appreciates · appreciating · appreciated
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To be grateful or thankful for.
Verb
Examples
I appreciate your efforts.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To view as valuable.
Verb
Examples
You must learn to appreciate time.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “appreciate” mean?
To be grateful or thankful for.
Is “appreciate” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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