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appreciate

/əˈpɹiː.si.eɪt/
Meanings
  • verb

    to recognize and feel deep gratitude, value, or admiration for something or someone.

    - "I appreciate your hard work on this project."
    - "The audience appreciated the actor's performance."
  • verb

    to recognize or perceive the worth or significance of something.

    - "The art collector appreciated the painting's historical value."
    - "We appreciate the importance of teamwork."
Pronunciation
  1. /əˈpɹiː.si.eɪt/



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Antonyms

depreciate
Synonyms

esteem , esteem , grasp
Rhymes
Words rhyming with appreciate
perpetuate , innocuate , animate , contemplate , determine , complicate
Variants
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appreciate , appreciated , appreciates , appreciating , appreciative , appreciator , appreciators , appreciatory , would appreciate it
Forms
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appreciated, appreciating, appreciably, appreciation

Etymology
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Originated in Old French 'apprecier' meaning 'to estimate, value', from 'apprehendre' meaning 'to seize, take hold of'.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the longest word in the English language with the same letters as 'appreciate' is 'stewardesses'?

  2. Appreciation is a two-way street. When we appreciate others, it not only makes them feel good, but it also makes us feel good as well.

  3. The ancient Greeks believed that the goddess Aphrodite represented appreciation and beauty. They would offer her gifts and expressions of appreciation to show their devotion and admiration.

Related Concepts
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  1. gratitude: A feeling of thankfulness and appreciation for someone or something. Gratitude is often expressed through acts of kindness and giving back to others.

  2. valuation: The process of determining the worth or value of something. Valuation can be based on various factors, such as market value, intrinsic value, or sentimental value.

Quotes
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  1. The true carnivores in your life will "appreciate" this gloriously formidable slab of USDA prime meat. Is it worth the equally hefty price? Absolutely. Lobel's dry ages it for six weeks and always ships it fresh-no frozen mystery bricks here-and regardless of how you like your steak done, this porterhouse cooks up beautifully, retains its juices, and delivers rich, buttery flavor.

    - Kate Fox,{it}Saveur{/it},December 2006

  2. I think often of the quiet rigor of my former life. I did not even fully "appreciate" how much it costs to rent an apartment on the open market.

    - Martha Southgate,{it}The Fall of Rome{/it},2002

  3. Given that scarcity and the anticipated growth of high-end wine consumption in the United States, they believe the value of quality vineyards will "appreciate" significantly.

    - Daniel Sogg,{it}Wine Spectator{/it},15 June 2008

  4. As a married, working woman in her mid-30s who's planning on eventually having children, I truly "appreciated" reading "Mommy Madness." Over the years, I have observed peers with their children, and have inquired about what parenthood is really like.

    - Amy Booth,{it}Newsweek{/it},7 Mar. 2005
Culture
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Appreciation is a fundamental human emotion and a crucial component of various aspects of human life. In literature, it is often portrayed as a theme in novels, poems, and plays. In art, it is expressed through various forms such as portraits, landscapes, and still lifes. In music, it is conveyed through melodies, harmonies, and rhythms. Appreciation is also an essential element in various cultures and traditions, such as gift-giving, compliments, and expressions of gratitude.

How to Memorize "appreciate"

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    - Visualize the word 'appreciate' written out in different fonts and styles. Imagine the word being spoken aloud by different people. Visualize the meaning of the word in different contexts, such as expressing gratitude or recognizing the value of something.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'appreciate' with positive feelings, such as happiness, love, and admiration. Imagine yourself expressing appreciation to someone or something, and how it makes you and the other person feel.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'A-P-P-R-E-C-I-A-T-E' to remember the meaning of the word: 'Appreciate' stands for 'Appreciation Perceived Recognized Expressing Care In Admiration Thanking Everybody'.

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