a term of polite rejection used by prospective employers, girlfriends and perhaps other people whose approval you seek. It generally means "I really don't give a crap, but objectively speaking, I suppose it's possible that someone else might."
"I can appreciate the fact that you have strong feelings for me..."
"I appreciate what you're trying to do with this story."
"I appreciate what you're trying to do with this story."
by /\/ July 03, 2005
An excuse that one person in a relationship uses to dump another, often cover for other problems in the relationship that said person will not admit.
by /\/ May 05, 2006