Appreciate

To recognize the good qualities or value of something, or to understand and be grateful for it; also means to increase in value over time.

From Late Latin 'appretiare,' combining 'ad-' (to) and 'pretium' (price or value). The root emphasizes assigning or recognizing worth. It entered English in the 1600s and developed both the 'gratitude' and 'financial gain' meanings.