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How to Use Appreciate: Meaning & Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：value highly (appreciate)

appreciate 🔊

/əˈpriːʃi.eɪt/

To see and value the good qualities in something or someone.

Appreciate meaning illustrated by a person thoughtfully valuing a painting in an art gallery.

value highly 🔊

➕

/ˈvæljuː ˈhaɪli/

To recognize and deeply understand the full worth, quality, or significance of something or someone.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'appretiare': ad- (to) + pretium (price, value). Means 'to set a price/value on'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'APPRECIATE' as 'APPRAISE' (assign value) + 'THANK' (feel grateful).

📖 Example

I really appreciate the way he explains complex topics in such a simple way. 🔊 I value highly the clarity he brings to difficult subjects.

🔗 Collocations

fully appreciate – completely understand and value

appreciate art – recognize the value and beauty in artistic works

appreciate the nuances – understand and value the subtle differences

🔄 Synonyms

value (v.) – to consider something important or beneficial

esteem (v.) – to hold in high regard or respect

cherish (v.) – to protect and care for something lovingly; to hold dear

🚫 Antonyms

disparage (v.) – to regard or represent as being of little worth

scorn (v.) – to feel or express contempt or disdain for

🌱 Derivatives

appreciation (n.) – recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something

appreciative (adj.) – feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure

📖 Cultural Story

Originally a financial term meaning 'to appraise' in the 1600s. It evolved to express emotional value ('recognize worth') by the 1800s, reflecting a shift from purely economic to personal valuation.

Meaning 2：be thankful for (appreciate)

appreciate 🔊

/əˈpriːʃi.eɪt/

To feel thankful for something someone has done for you.

Appreciate definition shown by two people shaking hands in gratitude after a move.

be thankful for 🔊

➕

/bi ˈθæŋkfəl fɔːr/

To feel or express gratitude for a kind action or a helpful thing.

📁 Category：Social Roles 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

I appreciate you helping me move the heavy sofa yesterday. 🔊 I am thankful for your assistance with moving the sofa yesterday.

🔗 Collocations

greatly appreciate – feel a high degree of gratitude for

appreciate your help – be thankful for the assistance you provided

appreciate the gesture – be grateful for the kind act or symbolic action

🔄 Synonyms

thank (v.) – to express gratitude to someone

acknowledge (v.) – to accept or admit the existence or truth of something, often with gratitude

recognize (v.) – to show official gratitude for something, e.g., an achievement

🚫 Antonyms

take for granted (phrase) – to fail to appreciate the value of something or someone