Recognized the value or good qualities of something; felt grateful for something someone did.
From Latin 'appretiatus,' meaning 'set a price on,' from 'ad-' (to) and 'pretium' (price). The meaning evolved from commercial valuation to include emotional recognition of worth.
Interestingly, 'appreciate' originally meant to increase in value—it's why we say property 'appreciates' in real estate. When you appreciate something, you're metaphorically increasing its value in your mind and heart.
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