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Synonym Chooser

How is the word appreciate different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of appreciate are cherish, prize, treasure, and value. While all these words mean "to hold in high estimation," appreciate often connotes sufficient understanding to enjoy or admire a thing's excellence.

appreciates fine wine

When could cherish be used to replace appreciate?

In some situations, the words cherish and appreciate are roughly equivalent. However, cherish implies a special love and care for something.

cherishes her children above all

When can prize be used instead of appreciate?

Although the words prize and appreciate have much in common, prize implies taking a deep pride in something one possesses.

Americans prize their freedom

In what contexts can treasure take the place of appreciate?

The words treasure and appreciate are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, treasure emphasizes jealously safeguarding something considered precious.

a treasured memento

When would value be a good substitute for appreciate?

While the synonyms value and appreciate are close in meaning, value implies rating a thing highly for its intrinsic worth.

values our friendship

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of appreciate His good cheer and team-player attitude were greatly appreciated…and that generosity of spirit will be missed. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 July 2025 Although Cole is not skeptical enough about the growing financialization and corporatization of higher education, his book makes plain how universities have advanced the interests of people around the world—even when those people might not realize (or appreciate) it. Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 21 July 2025 All the intricate inner workings can be appreciated through the sapphire crystals front and back. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2025 While a private jet is far faster than a train, many travelers are learning to appreciate a more relaxed trip with scenic views. John Kell, Fortune, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for appreciate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciate
Verb
  • The human role is now to understand what to ask the models for the best results, and to iron out the inevitable problems that crop up along the way.
    Billy Perrigo, Time, 15 July 2025
  • But then appeared on the road a living creature whose intent my driver could not understand: a cow.
    Shekar Natarajan, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • Another thing Berlanga cannot do is admire his power shots.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
  • Even those who didn't know him well admired him for his dedication to the school and the team.
    Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • But true Leonard fans will love the heavily detailed account, with page after page of facts about the author’s 45 books, countless movie scripts and short stories.
    Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
  • Laren loves being creative and often spends her time drawing and expressing herself through art.
    MARE Staff, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
Verb
  • Over the past year or so, those activities have increased.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2025
  • The Reserve Bank of India has increased its gold holdings by 35% in the last five years, according to Solomon Global.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
Verb
  • That gap can cause marketing to keep optimizing based on CPC or CPL without knowing which leads actually move forward in the funnel.
    Ron Browning, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • Rest assured, no one knew this kind of flood was coming.
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 7 July 2025
Verb
  • Your defiance is something that has made a lot of people really love and respect you.
    Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
  • Regardless of what the specific goals are, business leaders should respect them.
    Gary Ivory, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Verb
  • The global clean beauty market, valued at $8.25 billion in 2023 and projected to reach $21.29 billion by 2030 with a 14.8% compound annual growth rate, has become increasingly crowded with brands promising transparency.
    Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • According to a recent report, the US insurance market is valued at $3.12 trillion as of 2025, and is set to experience a CAGR of 5.7% between this year and 2033.
    Malana VanTyler, The Enquirer, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • Sales rose 7% in the second quarter compared with Q2 2024 and 12% in 2025’s first half.
    Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 23 July 2025
  • Those are the three names president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski mentioned as rising to the occasion in the bullpen when asked earlier on Monday.
    Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 22 July 2025

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“Appreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciate. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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