All 10 Uses of
appreciate
in
Washington Square
- It belongs to the realm of the practical, which in the United States is a great recommendation; and it is touched by the light of science—a merit appreciated in a community in which the love of knowledge has not always been accompanied by leisure and opportunity.†
Chpt 1
- The world, which, as I have said, appreciated him, pitied him too much to be ironical; his misfortune made him more interesting, and even helped him to be the fashion.†
Chpt 1
- The Doctor looked at his sister a moment, and then, with the slightest touch of bitterness: "You at least appreciate her," he said.†
Chpt 6
- As Catherine's father, I have, I trust, a just and tender appreciation of her many good qualities; but I don't mind telling you that I have never thought of her as a charming girl, and never expected any one else to do so."†
Chpt 12
- She did not resent the imputation of weakness; it made no impression on her, for she had not the sense of weakness, and she was not hurt at not being appreciated.†
Chpt 18
- But with his fine parts he rated himself high, and he had a perfectly definite appreciation of his value, which seemed to him inadequately represented by the sum I have mentioned.†
Chpt 22
- She was always her father's docile and reasonable associate—going through their sight-seeing in deferential silence, never complaining of fatigue, always ready to start at the hour he had appointed over-night, making no foolish criticisms and indulging in no refinements of appreciation.†
Chpt 24
- A year ago, you were perhaps a little limited—a little rustic; but now you have seen everything, and appreciated everything, and you will be a most entertaining companion.†
Chpt 24
- "I am sure you appreciate—you understand—even though your heart bleeds," said Mrs. Penniman.†
Chpt 30 *
- To this Mrs. Almond more than once replied that if Catherine had got rid of her incongruous lover, she deserved the credit of it, and that to bring herself to her father's enlightened view of the matter must have cost her an effort that he was bound to appreciate.†
Chpt 32
Definition:
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(appreciate as in: We hope our home will appreciate) to increase in value