1. To think well of; to understand and enjoy; to esteem; to value highly. Synonyms: admire; adore; applaud; apprise; cherish; enjoy; esteem; extol; honor; like; look up to; love; praise; prize; rate highly; regard; relish; respect; savor; treasure.
2. To recognize the quality, value, worth, significance of, especially favorably. Synonyms: acknowledge; apprehend; be aware of; be cognizant of; be conscious of; catch the drift; comprehend; dig; fathom; grasp; know (the value); perceive; read; realize; recognize; savvy; see daylight; sympathize with; take account of; understand.
3. To be grateful for; to be thankful for. Synonyms: acknowledge; be appreciative; be indebted; be obliged; flip over; freak out on; give thanks; groove on; welcome.
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to understand. recognise the value of something and what it means to other people.
Usage: There's no point buying him that - he won't appreciate it.
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To thank
Usage: I appreciate your kindness.
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Thanking some one
Usage: I appreciate what you have done this past this year for me.