Definition of appreciate

Overview of verb appreciate

The verb appreciate has 5 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)

1. (12) appreciate

(recognize with gratitude; be grateful for)

2. (11) appreciate, take account

(be fully aware of; realize fully; "Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?")

3. (5) prize, value, treasure, appreciate

(hold dear; "I prize these old photographs")

4. appreciate, apprize, apprise, revalue

(gain in value; "The yen appreciated again!")

5. appreciate, apprize, apprise

(increase the value of; "The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark")