appreciate

S2 W1

BrE /əˈprɛʃi.eɪt/ AmE /əˈprɛʃi.eɪt/

verb en → es

past appreciated pp appreciated ing appreciating

1 RECOGNIZE VALUE [transitive] B1

to recognize and value the worth of something or someone

apreciar, valorar

  • appreciate somebody/something

Collocations appreciate the effort · appreciate someone's help

  • I really appreciate your help.

    Realmente aprecio tu ayuda.

2 SHOW GRATITUDE [transitive] B1

to show that you are grateful for something or someone

agradecer, agradar

  • appreciate somebody/something

Collocations appreciate the opportunity · appreciate someone's kindness

  • She appreciated his thoughtfulness.

    Ella agradeció su amabilidad.

1 INCREASE IN VALUE [intransitive] B2

to increase in value or price over time

aumentar en valor, subir de precio

  • appreciate by

Collocations the value of the house has appreciated · stock prices have appreciated

  • The value of the property has appreciated over the years.

    El valor de la propiedad ha aumentado en los últimos años.

2 INCREASE IN NUMBER [intransitive] B1

to increase in number or amount

aumentar, incrementar

  • appreciate by

Collocations the population has appreciated · sales have appreciated

  • The number of visitors to the museum has appreciated.

    El número de visitantes al museo ha aumentado.