1. increase the value of

e.g. The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark

Synonym: appreciateapprise

2. gain in value

e.g. The yen appreciated again!

Synonym: appreciateappriserevalue

3. make aware of

e.g. Have the students been apprised of the tuition hike?

Synonym: instructapprise

4. inform (somebody) of something

e.g. I advised him that the rent was due

Synonym: advisenotifygive noticesend wordapprise