appreciate (VALUE) verb
 to recognize or understand that (something) is valuable, important or as
 described
 He really appreciates fine furniture. [T]
 We appreciate the need for immediate action. [T]
 I appreciate that it's a difficult decision for you to make. [+ that
 clause]
 I don't think you appreciate how much time I spent preparing this
 meal for you. [+ wh- word]

 You can use appreciate when you are thanking someone or showing that
 you are grateful.
 We really appreciate all the help you gave us last weekend. [T]
 I appreciate your making the effort to come. [+ v-ing]

 If you say you would appreciate something, you mean you would like it to
 happen.
 I'd appreciate it if you could let me know (=Please let me know) in
 advance whether or not you will be coming.

 appreciation  noun [U]
 Max has no appreciation of the finer things in life.
 The crowd cheered in appreciation when the fielder caught the ball.
 Children rarely show any appreciation of/for what their parents do for
 them.
 These flowers are a token of my appreciation of/for all your help.

 appreciative   adjective
 It's nice to have an appreciative audience.
 I'm very appreciative of all the support you've given me.

 appreciatively   adverb
 She smiled appreciatively at him.