Tra từ appreciate - Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

ap·preci·ate AW [appreciate appreciates appreciated appreciating] BrE [əˈpriːʃieɪt] NAmE [əˈpriːʃieɪt] verb
1. transitive (not used in the progressive tenses)~ sb/sth to recognize the good qualities of sb/sth
• You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation.
• His talents are not fully appreciated in that company.
•Her family doesn't appreciate her.
2. transitive (not usually used in the progressive tenses)to be grateful for sth that sb has done; to welcome sth
•~ sth I'd appreciate some help.
• Your support is greatly appreciated.
•Thanks for coming. I appreciate it.
•I would appreciate any comments you might have.
•I would appreciate it if you paid in cash.
•~ doing sth I don't appreciate being treated like a second-class citizen.
•~ sb doing sth We would appreciate you letting us know of any problems.
3. transitive (not used in the progressive tenses)to understand that sth is true
Syn: ↑realize
•~ sth What I failed to appreciate was the distance between the two cities.
•~ how, what, etc… I don't think you appreciate how expensive it will be.
•~ that… We didn't fully appreciate that he was seriously ill.
4. intransitive to increase in value over a period of time
•Their investments have appreciated over the years.
Opp: ↑depreciate
Verb forms:

Word Origin:
mid 16th cent.: from late Latin appretiat- ‘set at a price, appraised’, from the verb appretiare, from ad- ‘to’ + pretium ‘price’.

Thesaurus:
appreciate verb
1. T (not used in the progressive tenses)
•Her family doesn't appreciate her.
value • • prize • • treasure • • admire • • respect • |formal cherish • • esteem •
value/prize sb/sth as/for sth
value/prize/treasure a friendship
really appreciate/value/treasure/admire/respect/cherish sb/sth
Appreciate or value? Use value for things that are important to you, for example your friends, health or freedom. If you appreciate sb/sth, you recognize its value, even if it is not important to you personally.
2. T (not used in the progressive tenses)
•I'd appreciate some help
welcome • • be grateful for sth • • be thankful for sth •
appreciate/welcome/be grateful for/be thankful for sb's support/help
appreciate/welcome/be grateful for sb's comments/suggestions
appreciate/welcome/be grateful for/be thankful for the chance/opportunity

Example Bank:
•It is generally appreciated that the rail network needs a complete overhaul.
•Teachers will especially appreciate the lists at the back of the book.
•The government failed to appreciate the fact that voters were angry.
•The problems should be easily appreciated.
•The sound quality was poor so we couldn't fully appreciate the music.
•We do really appreciate your help.
•Younger kids might especially appreciate a trip to the zoo.
•As you'll appreciate, the task has not always been easy.
•Her family doesn't appreciate her.
•I don't appreciate being treated like a second-class citizen.
•I don't think you appreciate how expensive it will be.
•I would appreciate it if you paid in cash.
•I'd appreciate some help.
•Thank you for your help. I do appreciate it.
•Thanks for coming. I appreciate it.
•We didn't fully appreciate how sick he really was.
•You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation.
•You have to appreciate the difficulties we are facing.