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appreciate

verb

increase the value of

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
PP
Scrabble score
16
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

əˈpɹiː.ʃi.eɪt

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. increase the value of

    “The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark”

verb

  1. gain in value

    “The yen appreciated again!”

verb

  1. be fully aware of; realize fully

    “Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?”

verb

  1. recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

verb

  1. hold dear

    “I prize these old photographs”

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Example Sentences

The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark
The yen appreciated again!
Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?
I prize these old photographs

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