Please tell me the meaning of "appreciate" Could you tell me the meaning of "appreciate". This morning, I talked with my Filipino friend. When I said, "I appreciate your kindness", He said to me, "do not say appreciate, you will not buy me." I had thought that "apprecieate" is the synonym of "thank you", but I think it is wrong. Anyone, could you tell me why did he said above sentence and what situation should I use this word? I also had used this word when I wrote e- mail. I had thought this was polite expression of thank you...