Synonyms of appreciated

appreciated 1 of 2

adjective

as in admired

Related Words

• admired
• revered
• loved
• adored
• esteemed
• cherished
• relished
• beloved
• special
• favored
• treasured
• precious
• pet
• dear
• favorite
• preferred
• fond
• darling
• prized
• sweet
• fair-haired
• white-headed

Dissimilar Words

• disliked
• ignored
• despised
• hated
• detested
• loathed
• abhorred
• forgotten
• disfavored
• abandoned
• disdained
• alienated
• unbeloved
• abominated
• execrated
• estranged
• unfavorite

appreciated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of appreciate

1

as in increased

to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number

the value of that antique should appreciate over time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increased
• rose
• expanded
• accelerated
• swelled
• multiplied
• climbed
• waxed
• intensified
• accumulated
• gained
• proliferated
• enlarged
• mounted
• escalated
• spread
• rolled up
• boomed
• ballooned
• mushroomed
• built up
• jumped
• snowballed
• surged
• skyrocketed
• burgeoned
• heightened
• redoubled
• peaked
• inflated
• rocketed
• distended
• puffed (up)
• blew up
• crested
• bulked
• crescendoed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreased
• diminished
• lessened
• contracted
• waned
• receded
• dwindled

2

as in valued

to hold dear

I appreciate my parents more than I can express

Synonyms & Similar Words

• valued
• loved
• treasured
• enjoyed
• admired
• cherished
• respected
• liked
• prized
• regarded
• relished
• revered
• reverenced
• delighted (in)
• venerated
• fancied
• set store by
• grooved (on)
• reveled (in)
• esteemed
• dug
• memorialized
• adored
• enshrined
• caressed
• idolized
• apprized
• worshipped
• doted (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• undervalued
• despised
• detested
• loathed
• abhorred
• disvalued
• disdained
• scorned
• minimized
• abominated
• execrated
• sniffed (at)
• slighted
• disparaged
• snubbed
• depreciated
• scouted
• neglected
• belittled
• abandoned
• decried
• forgot
• put down
• deprecated
• wrote off
• high-hatted
• cried down
• bad-mouthed
• kissed off

3

as in understood

to have a clear idea of

I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• understood
• knew
• recognized
• deciphered
• comprehended
• grasped
• saw
• realized
• sensed
• discerned
• perceived
• got
• conceived
• assimilated
• made
• apprehended
• seized
• registered
• decoded
• dug
• caught on (to)
• tumbled (to)
• intuited
• made out
• beheld
• savvied
• picked up on
• grokked
• twigged
• caught
• absorbed
• cottoned (to or on to)
• digested
• cognized
• compassed
• took in
• penetrated
• fathomed
• pierced

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missed
• misunderstood
• misinterpreted
• misconstrued
• misread
• misconceived
• mistook
• misapprehended
• misperceived

4

as in respected

to think very highly or favorably of

many great artists and musicians have not been appreciated in their own lifetimes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admired
• respected
• regarded
• praised
• loved
• liked
• enjoyed
• considered
• commended
• valued
• applauded
• esteemed
• revered
• complimented
• venerated
• approved
• credited
• adored
• relished
• acclaimed
• savored
• favored
• reverenced
• delighted (in)
• set store by
• drank (in)
• fancied
• idolized
• reveled (in)
• worshipped
• cherished
• treasured
• accredited
• grooved (on)
• canonized
• prized
• dug
• hallowed
• deified
• doted (on)
• adulated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• despised
• detested
• loathed
• abhorred
• dismissed
• disregarded
• disliked
• discounted
• disapproved
• frowned (on or upon)
• deplored
• disdained
• abominated
• execrated
• condemned
• scorned
• decried
• vilified
• discountenanced
• disfavored
• kissed off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of appreciated

Adjective

Similarly, selling appreciated assets all at once can move you into a higher IRMAA bracket. — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026

Berry may have been more appreciated – and better known – outside Kentucky than in it. — Courier Journal Staff, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Sep. 2026

The second was social recognition, the feeling that positive behavior is noticed, appreciated and encouraged by parents, teachers, coaches or neighbors. — Jonathan Wright, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

Cashing out a highly appreciated home can trigger a Medicare surcharge known as IRMAA, meaning a large capital gain from a home sale can push up monthly Medicare premiums up hundreds of dollars. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Sanders, like others who have dealt with the organization this year, appreciated Toboni’s transparency. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

In This Article Few modern conveniences are more appreciated than our heating and cooling systems, which keep our homes comfortable throughout the year. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 Aug. 2026

The government’s $600 million per year pledge, though appreciated and welcome, is not a substitute for durable, legally enforceable contribution obligations. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

In one study, employees who received a simple thank-you from their manager felt more competent, more appreciated, and were more willing to help again. — Parul Somani, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Verb

Sac State players and coaches appreciated the grit of quarterback Carson Conklin, who suffered a wrist injury in the first half and soldiered his way to the end, completing 25 of 46 passes for 221 yards. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Everyone appreciated having access to writing samples, but two participants wanted additional context around each example. — Jehan Lalkaka, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Nigeria’s naira currency, which weakened sharply under Tinubu following devaluations, has appreciated 12% in the twelve months to June. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Robinhood Markets' ability to monetize its existing user base isn't fully appreciated by the market, creating an opening for investors looking to buy the stock, according to Morgan Stanley. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

Many varieties have a lovely fragrance and they should be displayed somewhere their scent will be appreciated. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026

But most in the thousands-strong crowd knew, and appreciated. — Katherine Turman, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026

Newer nonprofits also appreciated the opportunity to expand their networks. — James Pollard, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

Still, the people around her appreciated her work, and this likely motivated her. — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026