apreciar

Definition & meaning

The verb apreciar has several meanings depending on the context:

1. To value or esteem: To recognize the worth or quality of a person, object, or action. This often implies a sense of gratitude or high regard.
2. To perceive or notice: To become aware of something through the senses, particularly sight or hearing, often involving small details (e.g., "I can appreciate a change in his tone").
3. To estimate or appraise: To calculate the approximate value, quantity, or cost of something (e.g., "The damage was appreciated at a high cost").
4. To increase in value: In financial or economic contexts, it refers to an asset or currency gaining value over time.

Grammar & Word origin

Grammar:

• It is a regular -ar verb.
• It is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object.

Word origin:

• The word comes from the Late Latin appretiare, which is derived from pretium (price). It literally means "to put a price on" or "to value."

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

• Valorar apreciar↗: To value something.
• Estimar apreciar↗: To hold in high regard.
• Percibir apreciar↗: To perceive or notice.
• Distinguir apreciar↗: To distinguish or make out.
• Evaluar apreciar↗: To evaluate or assess.

Antonyms:

• Despreciar apreciar↗: To despise or disregard.
• Subestimar apreciar↗: To underestimate.
• Ignorar apreciar↗: To ignore or fail to notice.
• Depreciar apreciar↗: To depreciate or decrease in value.