All 3 Uses of
appreciate
in
Mansfield Park
- She regarded her cousin as an example of everything good and great, as possessing worth which no one but herself could ever appreciate, and as entitled to such gratitude from her as no feelings could be strong enough to pay.
Chpt 4 (definition 1) *appreciate = understand
- Her merit in being gifted by Nature with strength and courage was fully appreciated by the Miss Bertrams; her delight in riding was like their own; her early excellence in it was like their own, and they had great pleasure in praising it.
Chpt 7 (definition 2) *appreciated = valued
- You do not deserve the office, if you cannot appreciate the talents of your company a little better.
Chpt 14 (definition 1)appreciate = understand
Definitions:
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(1) (appreciate as in: I appreciate the complexities) to understand a situation-often one with important complications
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(2) (appreciate as in: I appreciate your help.) to recognize the value or importance of
and/or:
to be grateful for