appreciate

• 动词，用于表示承认某事物的价值、品质或重要性，或对某事心怀感激。

A verb used to express recognition of the value, quality, or significance of something, or to feel grateful for it.

1. Be grateful forA2formal

   To feel or show gratitude for something or someone.

   感激

   • I really appreciate your help with the project.
   • We appreciate all the support from our friends.
   • She appreciated his kind words during a tough time.

   同义词acknowledgerecognize

   反义词begrudgedisdainresentscorn

2. Understand or recognize valueB1formal

   To recognize the full worth or importance of something.

   认识到价值

   • You don't appreciate how hard she works.
   • He appreciates good music.
   • Over time, people appreciate the value of education.

   同义词acknowledgeadmirecherishesteemprizerecognizeregardrespecttreasurevalue

   反义词disparageignoremisjudgeoverlookunderrateundervalue

3. Increase in valueB2formal

   To rise in monetary value over time.

   升值

   • The house has appreciated significantly since we bought it.
   • Stocks can appreciate or depreciate based on the market.
   • Real estate in this area has appreciated by 20%.

   同义词climbescalategrowimproveincreaserise

   反义词declinedepreciatedevalue