mindmap root((珍视)) appreciate often connotes understanding sufficient to allow enjoyment or admiration of a thing's excellence: ~s fine wine. value implies rating a thing highly for its intrinsic worth: ~ our friendship. prize implies taking a deep pride in or setting great score by something one possesses: all people ~ their freedom. treasure emphasizes jealousy safeguarding something considered precious: ~ the mementos of her youth. cherish implies a special love and care for an object of attachment: ~ed her children above all.