appreciate

(verb) recognize with gratitude; be grateful for.

(verb) be fully aware of; realize fully. Synonyms: take account. Example: "Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?."

(verb) hold dear. Synonyms: prize, value, treasure. Example: "I prize these old photographs."

(verb) gain in value. Synonyms: apprize, apprise, revalue. Example: "The yen appreciated again!."

(verb) increase the value of. Synonyms: apprize, apprise. Example: "The germans want to appreciate the deutsche mark."