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

Gardens and Green Spaces Fairhope’s slower pace is best appreciated in its peaceful gardens and parks. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Like the South, okra takes time to be fully experienced and appreciated. — Trelani Michelle, Southern Living, 10 July 2026

Talks with Occhiuto were cordial, but Hammer made clear that alternative sources of international staff would be highly appreciated. — ABC News, 9 July 2026

But many appreciated understanding the thinking behind the work. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

Donations to the girls’ GoFundMe page to help offset travel and hotel expenses for the weeklong tournament are welcomed and much appreciated. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026

Estate-planning software, trust automation, and appreciated-stock donation pipes are all having their Stripe moment, quietly standardizing what used to require a lawyer, an advisor, and a long lunch. — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Making someone feel appreciated is double happiness for us both. — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 3 July 2026

That's something very much appreciated by fans like comedian Trevor Noah. — Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 2 July 2026

Verb

During his courtside interview with South Florida media before the report of the Adebayo incident surfaced, Herro spoke of the level of respect for his Heat tenure, when asked if he was properly appreciated. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026

Another customer added that the pants felt well-made and durable, and appreciated that the fabric is lightweight yet not see-through. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 11 July 2026

The 6-foot-8 forward was a valuable asset to the Lakers and maybe wasn’t appreciated enough for his willingness to accept different roles, even moving to the bench briefly during an important contract year. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

The rabbits, however, divided their forces and swarmed both flanks of the coach (a move Napoleon surely could have appreciated). — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026

Caparelli-Ruff said the office appreciated working with the County Board to receive bipartisan support for school safety improvements. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

But saving your guests from him — and him from himself — will no doubt be appreciated. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 4 July 2026

But again, none of this is expected, and a sincere thank you is appreciated just as much. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

Much of technology is built by tech people to be appreciated by tech people. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026