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

Seeing how that develops will be an under-appreciated benefit of this legislation. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2026

Certainly, the ancient Greeks appreciated symmetry and precision in their architecture; it’s even been hypothesized that this symmetry was considered divine and thus represented religious dedication to the space. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026

Also, take note of highly appreciated positions that are taking up a larger share of your portfolio than might be ideal. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

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

Verb

You are allowed to enjoy being appreciated and still want the evening to yourself. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026

My music can be appreciated by a lot of different people in a lot of different places and energies and moods. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026

The Royals players appreciated the support of fans, a point first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino made during Sunday’s postgame interview with Bridget Howard. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026

John appreciated the simple things in life, like a well-cared-for lawn. — Washington Post Readers, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2026

The fantastical creatures might appeal to younger kids but the storyline hinges on a series of weighty emotional moments that can only be appreciated by teens and tweens. — Parents, 25 Sep. 2026

Migratory birds are critical and irreplaceable parts of healthy local and global environments and appreciated by thousands of residents and tourists year-round. — Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

The Ouze The Ouze’s sleek-meets-rugged aesthetic presented during London Fashion Week stemmed from founder Tony Vernon’s fascination with antique and heirloom jewelry that has been worn and appreciated over time. — Virginia Corneli, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

And some simply appreciated the gesture and the opportunity to have the conversation. — Marvin Krislov, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026