Kilo Lingo

/əˈpriːʃieɪt/

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Translation

To be grateful for something, or to understand how good and important it is.

Word origin

From Latin appretiare, meaning to set a price on something, from pretium meaning price.

Origin
Latin
Root
appretiare
English cognates
price, precious

Grammar

Verb typeregular (appreciate, appreciates, appreciated)

Examples

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"Appreciate" here is a warm way of saying thank you.

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Here "appreciate" means enjoy something and see its worth.

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Here "appreciate" means understand fully.

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This word is part of lesson 19.