1
as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the value of that antique should appreciate over time
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2
as in to love
to hold dear
I appreciate my parents more than I can express
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3
as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs
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4
as in to admire
to think very highly or favorably of
many great artists and musicians have not been appreciated in their own lifetimes
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Recent Examples of appreciate
Your neighborhood birds will appreciate being able to take a dip in these avian-friendly basins.
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Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
Some birds use mud to either build or shore up their nests, so leaving a muddy patch of ground unadorned would be appreciated by them.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
Use those around plants that appreciate acidic soil, like your azaleas and blueberry bushes.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2025
Beachcombers and seashell hunters will appreciate the opportunity to find little treasures washed ashore.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
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Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
Some birds use mud to either build or shore up their nests, so leaving a muddy patch of ground unadorned would be appreciated by them.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
Use those around plants that appreciate acidic soil, like your azaleas and blueberry bushes.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2025
Beachcombers and seashell hunters will appreciate the opportunity to find little treasures washed ashore.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciate
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By 2020, that royalty-free grace period for Unreal Engine projects was increased to cover the first $1 million in lifetime sales for a project.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Incidents are increasing now because people are hungry and people are trying to survive, and that is going to also have an effect on society.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
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Jelly Roll: Review As with her 2022 Humble Quest Tour, Morris will be joined by her closest fan, son Hayes, who is already a road warrior who travels well, loves to visit catering and hang out with mom’s band.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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AeroGarden Sprout Indoor Garden Green thumbs don’t always come naturally, and the moms who don’t have the best of luck with plants and greenery will love this indoor garden from AeroGarden.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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Dave [Watson] and his team have worked hard to understand the reasons for this disconnect and have identified two primary causes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2025
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And of course, there’s the need to understand and report on any unexpected and game-changing social media post from the White House.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Arrive early for a stroll around the Presidio’s gorgeous grounds, admire the view and check out the wide array of food trucks on the scene.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Former Leicester and Roma chief scout Jose Fontes has long been admired by TFG, while Kinnear is likely to play a key role in the hiring process.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Iconic sportswear and footwear giant Adidas said Tuesday that the price of all its products will rise in the U.S. due to President Donald Trump's tariffs.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The country’s auto stocks rose on news that the Trump administration will reduce some import duties for automakers.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Children: All About Sons Henry and Charlie His success in business put William on the Forbes billionaires list, with the magazine valuing his and his family's net worth at $3.4 billion in 2006.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Despite the cold-bloodedness of his alleged crime, many see it as an indictment of a health care system that values money over people.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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Unfortunately, Seong-je knows no loyalty, and agrees to beat up Si-eun for Baek-jin on the morning of the fight.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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Martha Stewart previously slammed former friend Ina Garten The lifestyle maven is known to cook up beef with fellow lifestyle brand competitors, including taking aim at former friend Ina Garten in September.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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During the first tone-setting 100 days of Trump’s second presidency, reaching a ceasefire agreement that’s respected by both sides — let alone a peace deal — has arguably been much harder than the White House leader had anticipated.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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He is well respected by the community and represents the very best of our next generation of leaders.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Appreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciate. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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