The Oxford Thesaurus An A-Z Dictionary of Synonyms - appreciatev.

1) value, find worthwhile or valuable; esteem, cherish, enjoy, admire, rate or regard highly, prize, treasure, respect: I appreciate all you have done for me. Delia's contribution is not really appreciated. 2) increase or rise or gain in value or worth: The property in this area has been appreciating at a rate of about ten per cent a year. 3) understand, comprehend, recognize, perceive, know, be aware or cognizant or conscious of: Do you appreciate the implications of the new tax law?