appreciate — to recognize the full worth of something; to be grateful for
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to recognize the full worth of something; to be grateful for
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother doesn't appreciate my modern art - she thinks my abstract painting looks like a toddler's finger painting accident.
- I would really appreciate it if you could stop singing in the shower at 6 AM.
- The vintage wine has appreciated significantly since we bought it ten years ago.
appreciate
VERB[/əˈpriːʃieɪt/]
to recognize the full worth of something; to be grateful for
She finally took a moment to appreciate the quiet sunset after a long week.
Appreciate what you create, then celebrate!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'appreciare', meaning 'to set a price on' or 'to value', derived from 'ad-' (to) combined with 'pretium' (price or worth). The word entered Middle English through Old French and evolved to mean recognizing value or being grateful.
Breakdown
ad- (to) + pretium (price/worth) + -ate (verb suffix) = appreciate (to set a value on, to recognize worth)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother doesn't appreciate my modern art - she thinks my abstract painting looks like a toddler's finger painting accident.”
“I would really appreciate it if you could stop singing in the shower at 6 AM.”
“The vintage wine has appreciated significantly since we bought it ten years ago.”
“Students often don't appreciate their teachers' hard work until years later.”
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