appreciateappreciateappreciatesappreciatedappreciatingverb (appreciates, appreciating, appreciated)1to enjoy something or understand how good somebody or something is: Van Gogh's paintings were only appreciated after his death.My boss doesn't appreciate me.2to understand that a situation is difficult: I appreciate your problem, but I can't help you.3to be grateful for something that somebody has done for you: Thank you for your help. I appreciate it.