Appreciatory

ap·pre·ci·ate  (-prsh-t)

v. ap·pre·ci·at·ed, ap·pre·ci·at·ing, ap·pre·ci·ates

v.tr.

1. To recognize the quality, significance, or magnitude of: appreciated their freedom.

2. To be fully aware of or sensitive to; realize: I appreciate your problems.

3. To be thankful or show gratitude for: I really appreciate your help.

4. To admire greatly; value.

5. To raise in value or price, especially over time.

v.intr.

To increase in value or price, especially over time.

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[Late Latin appretire, appretit-, to appraise; see appraise.]

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ap·preci·ator n.

ap·precia·tory (-sh-tôr, -tr) adj.

Synonyms: appreciate, value, prize¹, esteem, treasure, cherish
These verbs mean to have a highly favorable opinion of someone or something. Appreciate applies especially to high regard based on critical assessment, comparison, and judgment: As immigrants, they appreciated their newfound freedom.
Value implies high regard for the importance or worth of the object: "In principle, the modern university values . . . the free exchange of ideas . . ." Eloise Salholz.
Prize often suggests pride of possession: "the nonchalance prized by teen-agers" Elaine Louie.
Esteem implies respect: "If he had never esteemed my opinion before, he would have thought highly of me then" Jane Austen.
Treasure and cherish stress solicitous care and affectionate regard: We treasure our freedom. "They seek out the Salish Indian woman . . . to learn the traditions she cherishes" Tamara Jones.