All 3 Uses
appreciate
in
The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963
(Edited)
- I guess I should have told Momma that I really appreciated her helping me get my friend back but I didn't have to.
p. 46.9appreciated = was grateful for
- Before I dazzle you with the symphonic sound of this unit, let me point out some of its less-appreciated features.
p. 112.3 *appreciated = understood
- But By sure didn't appreciate it.
p. 130.7 *appreciate = recognize the value or feel gratitude for
Definitions:
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(1)
(appreciate as in: I appreciate your help.) to recognize the value or importance of
and/or:
to be grateful for -
(2)
(appreciate as in: I appreciate the complexities) to understand a situation-often one with important complications
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(3)
(appreciate as in: We hope our home will appreciate) to increase in value
- (4) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)