appreciated
Pronunciation: [əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪ.tɪd]
Word
Context: "relationship"
(verb) to feel thankful or to recognize the value of something or someone. When you appreciate someone, it means you think they are important and you are happy for what they do.
Example
I appreciated my teacher for helping me understand math better.
Example
She didn’t appreciate the hard work I put into the project.
Example
Do you appreciate what your friends do for you?
Context: "value increase"
(verb) to increase in value or worth over time. This often happens with things like money, houses, or investments. When something appreciates, it becomes more valuable than it was before.
Example
The value of my house has appreciated since I bought it five years ago.
Example
My old car did not appreciate in value; it is worth less now.
Example
Has the price of gold appreciated this year?
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