All 3 Uses of
appreciate
in
The Idiot
- It was I who found his appreciation flattering.†
Chpt 1.7 *
- As to his kind heart and his good actions, you were right indeed when you said that I was almost an idiot at that time, and could hardly understand anything—(I could speak and understand Russian, though),—but now I can appreciate what I remember—†
Chpt 2.8
- I admire and appreciate it all extremely, though the expression on the face of his excellency, your husband, shows that he thinks it very improper.†
Chpt 2.10
Definition:
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(appreciate as in: We hope our home will appreciate) to increase in value