to value or regard highly; place a high estimate on

to appreciate good wine.

to be fully conscious of; be aware of; detect

to appreciate the dangers of a situation.

to raise in value.

to increase in value

Property values appreciated yearly.

verb

be critical , criticize , disparage , disregard , neglect , overlook , decrease , depreciate , lose value

verb

acknowledge , be appreciative , be indebted , be obliged , enjoy , flip over , freak out on , get high on , give thanks , groove on * , welcomenotes:the use of \' appreciate \' should involve valuing something or understanding it sympathetically , and when there is no value or sympathy , use \' recognize \' or \' understand \'; appreciate first meant \'set at a price; appraised\' , enhance , gain , grow , improve , inflate , raise the value of , risenotes:the use of \' appreciate \' should involve valuing something or understanding it sympathetically , apprehend , be aware of , be cognizant of , be conscious of , catch the drift , comprehend , dig , fathom , grasp , know , perceive , read , realize , recognize , savvy , see daylight , sympathize with , take account of , understandnotes:the use of \' appreciate \' should involve valuing something or understanding it sympathetically , admire , adore , applaud , apprise , cherish , esteem , extol , honor , like , look up to , love , praise , prize , rate highly , regard , relish , respect , savor , treasurenotes:the use of \' appreciate \' should involve valuing something or understanding it sympathetically , treasure , value , increase , judge , understand , welcome