verb
appreciate
To increase in monetary value.
The property appreciates in value as the neighborhood improves.
Etymology
The Latin verb concerns setting a price or value. English extended the idea from valuing something to its becoming more valuable, as an asset does when its price rises.
More examples
- Rare coins sometimes appreciate over many years.
- Their investment has appreciated since they bought it.
- She hopes the artwork will appreciate enough to cover the expense.
Forms
appreciate · appreciates · appreciated · appreciating