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as in: I appreciate her efforts. Define
to recognize the value or importance of
and/or:
to be grateful for
- ’Comrades,’ he said, ’I trust that every animal here appreciates the sacrifice that Comrade Napoleon has made in taking this extra labour upon himself.’
- I appreciate the importance of this decision.
- I don’t really appreciate expensive wine. It is wasted on me.
- You do not appreciate, comrade, the mighty thing that we have done.
- I didn’t appreciate how long it would take to write a good report.
- She doesn’t fully appreciate our difficulties.
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as in: I appreciate the complexities Define
to understand a situation-often one with important complications
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as in: I appreciate her efforts. Define
to recognize the value or importance of
and/or:
to be grateful for
as in: I appreciate the complexities
Define
to understand a situation-often one with important complications
as in: We hope our home will appreciate
Define
to increase in value
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