appreciating
əˈpriːʃiˌeɪtɪŋ
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Definition of appreciating - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
businessincreasing in value or worth
  • The appreciating assets boosted the company's profits.
growing increasing rising
2.
gratefulRareshowing gratitude or thankfulnessRare
  • She gave him an appreciating smile.
grateful thankful
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Origin of appreciating

Latin, appretiare (to value)

Terms with appreciating included in their meaning

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musical talent
talent for understanding and appreciating music
declining offer
politely declines an offer while appreciating the gesture
mindful relaxed
feeling relaxed and appreciating small pleasures in life
enjoying art
liking or appreciating art very much
emotion
habit of appreciating things
appreciation
appreciating a moment or experience
not appreciating
failing to appreciate the importance of something

Examples of appreciating in a sentence

  • Investors were pleased with the appreciating real estate market.
  • He sent an appreciating note to his mentor.
  • The appreciating audience applauded the performers.

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  1. French:appréciant, reconnaissant, ...
  2. German:wertsteigernd, dankbar, ...
  3. Italian:in apprezzamento, riconoscente, ...
  4. Spanish:en apreciación, agradecido, ...
  5. Portuguese:em valorização, agradecido, ...
  6. Chinese:升值, 感激的, ...
  7. Japanese:価値が上昇している, 感謝の, ...
  8. Arabic:آخِذ في الاِرْتِفاع, مُمْتَنّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:עוֹלֶה בְּעֵרְכּוֹ, מוֹדֶה, ...
  10. Russian:дорожающий, благодарный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зростаючий, вдячний, ...
  12. Hindi:मूल्यवान, आभारपूर्ण, ...
appreciate
əˈpriːʃieɪt

Definition of appreciate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
gratitudetr.feel thankful for something receivedtr.
  • I appreciate your help with the project.
acknowledge thank value
2.
valuetr.recognize the value or quality of somethingtr.
  • She appreciates fine art and classical music.
esteem recognize value
3.
comprehensiontr.understand the full importance of a situationtr.
  • He appreciates the challenges of running a business.
comprehend grasp understand
4.
financeintr.increase in monetary value over timeintr.
  • The house has appreciated significantly since we bought it.
gain increase rise
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Expressions with appreciate

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recognize the importance of minor aspects
He began to appreciate the little things that made his job enjoyable.
express thanks for someone spending time with you
I appreciate your time and help today.
express polite request for someone to do something
I would appreciate it if you could send the report today!

Origin of appreciate

Latin, ad (to) + pretium (price)

Examples of appreciate in a sentence

  • She will appreciate the gesture of kindness.
  • I appreciate the skill behind that repair.
  • Visitors appreciate the garden's quiet design.
  • She appreciates the complexity of the legal system.
  • They appreciate the significance of the new policy changes.
  • The stock is expected to appreciate over the next year.

View all translations of appreciate

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  1. French:apprécier, reconnaître la valeur de, ...
  2. German:schätzen, würdigen, ...
  3. Italian:apprezzare, stimare, ...
  4. Spanish:agradecer, valorar, ...
  5. Portuguese:agradecer, apreciar, ...
  6. Chinese:感激, 欣赏, ...
  7. Japanese:感謝する, 価値を認める, ...
  8. Arabic:شَكَرَ, أَدْرَكَ قِيمَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַעֲרִיךְ, לְהוֹקִיר, ...
  10. Russian:ценить, высоко оценивать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:цінувати, поціновувати, ...
  12. Hindi:आभारी होना, सराहना करना, ...

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