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

Perhaps the most under-appreciated aspect of AI's workforce impact is its potential for capability development. — Byjonathan H. Westover, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Being respectful and attempting to communicate in the language is much appreciated. — Sheree M. Mitchell, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

They're meant to be seen, appreciated, and then left to the people who actually call them home. — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 31 July 2026

His robust, under-appreciated score is composed with droning synthesizer undercurrents, old-fashioned action adventure fanfares, and intense rapid-fire tracks punctuated by brass exclamations and roaring percussion. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 July 2026

Capital gains taxes apply to profits taken from appreciated investments, and the tax rate depends on how long the investor has owned the asset. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 26 July 2026

His factual, honest, no-nonsense and consistently exceptional work is deeply appreciated. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026

Leo wants to be seen, heard, appreciated and, ideally, applauded before the night is over. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

One humble but much-appreciated side dish that’s always a welcome sight? — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 July 2026

Verb

Many critics and viewers appreciated its optimistic tone, which contrasted sharply with the anxious atmosphere of the COVID-19 pandemic, which was in its first year. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026

In Silicon Valley, Hilton found actual blue skies and people who appreciated his brand of offbeat thinking. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Such interactions suggest that primates may possess a broader capacity for social flexibility, curiosity and tolerance towards other species than researchers previously appreciated. — Cyril Grueter, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026

In a statement Wednesday, Benigni said his district appreciated that the board left the ultimate decision on cellphone restrictions to local districts. — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026

This is a positive update, and the transparency is appreciated. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026

Since 2019, prewar co-ops have appreciated a touch faster than newer condos and have compressed their time on market by a wider margin. — John Walkup, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Vaulted ceilings, oversized windows, and a very mid-century modern common area create a zen backdrop that will be particularly appreciated after a long drive. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026

The lines form images of animals that can be fully appreciated only from planes or viewing towers. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026