v. t. | 1. | To set a price or value on; to estimate justly; to value. |
3. | To raise the value of; to increase the market price of; - opposed to | |
4. | To be sensible of; to distinguish. | |
v. i. | 1. | To rise in value. [See note under Rise, |
Verb | 1. | appreciate - recognize with gratitude; be grateful for |
2. | appreciate - be fully aware of; realize fully; "Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?" Synonyms: take account | |
3. | appreciate - hold dear; "I prize these old photographs" | |
4. | appreciate - gain in value; "The yen appreciated again!" Antonyms: | |
5. | appreciate - increase the value of; "The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark" Antonyms: depreciate - lower the value of something; "The Fed depreciated the dollar once again" |