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apply : use, employ, utilize


appoint : nominate, name, designate


apportion : divide, allot, assign, allocate, appreciate verb

1 [transitive] to understand how good or useful someone or something is: Her abilities are not fully appreciated by her employer.

2 [transitive] to thank someone or be grateful for something they have done: I appreciated his help when we moved. | I would appreciate it if (=please do what I ask): I would appreciate it if you would turn the music down.

3 [transitive not in progressive] to understand how serious a situation or problem is or what someone's feelings are: I don't think you appreciate the difficulties his absence will cause.

4 [intransitive] to gradually become more valuable over a period of time: Most investments are expected to appreciate at a steady rate.

See pposite depreciate (1) : value, estimate