appreciate

Etymology

Originated 1645–55 from Medieval Latin appreciatus (“valued or appraised”), from Late Latin appretiatus (“appraised”), from ap- (form of ad- (“towards”)) + Latin preti(um) (“price”) (English precious) + -atus. Cognate to French apprécier. Latin root also origin of English appraise, which has various Romance cognates.

verb

1. (transitive) To be grateful or thankful for.
   I appreciate your efforts
   We sincerely appreciate your help.
   Any aid will be warmly appreciated.
2. (transitive) To view as valuable.
   You must learn to appreciate time
3. (transitive) To be fully conscious of; understand; be aware of; detect.
   It is essential for the reader to appreciate how important this argument is.
   I appreciate that what I'm asking you to do is very difficult.
   to test the power of bees to appreciate colour 1883, John Lubbock, On the Senses, Instincts and Intelligence of Animals, With Special Reference to Insects
   Eve: You learn to appreciate the light by living in the dark. 2012, BioWare, Mass Effect 3, Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →OCLC, PC, scene: Normandy SR-2
4. (intransitive, transitive) To increase in value.
   The value of his portfolio appreciated by 80% over eight years.
   lest a sudden peace should appreciate the money 1809, David Ramsay, History of South Carolina