Power words

appreciate

[uh–pree-shee-eyt]

verb (used with object), appreciated, appreciating.

1. to be grateful or thankful for:

They appreciated his thoughtfulness.

2. to value or regard highly; place a high estimate on:

to appreciate good wine.

3. to be fully conscious of; be aware of; detect:

to appreciate the dangers of a situation.

4. to raise in value.

verb (used without object), appreciated, appreciating.

5. to increase in value:

Property values appreciated yearly.