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

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

The lines form images of animals that can only be fully appreciated from planes or viewing towers. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

For example, in one culture, candor may be appreciated, while in another it can be considered offensive. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

It should also be appreciated that Microsoft is investing within its means. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 July 2026

The hotel’s free shuttle service—to and from the Jetport, and around the city—is also appreciated. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

The community itself offers scenic hiking trails, biking paths, expansive lake views, and even outdoor concerts that can be appreciated well into cooler weather. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 28 July 2026

While customers have appreciated the large size and quantity of the strips, the tangy, orange sauce has gotten more attention than the tenders, with many shoppers comparing it to the popular Chick-fil-A sauce. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026