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

The chicken was tender, and the tomato sauce added an unnecessary but much-appreciated brightness. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

By donating appreciated stock, a client could avoid a significant capital gains tax liability while also getting a substantial charitable deduction. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

But a wealth of data since the pandemic now suggests that workplace factors like feeling appreciated and having a good relationship with your manager are much more tied to job satisfaction than the actual time spent in the office. — Christos Makridis, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026

The Rays have Yankee-killer Drew Rasmussen, a somewhat under-appreciated pitching staff, strong defense and a bunch of hitters who could get key knocks or put pressure on the Yankees’ defense. — The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Selling a business, real estate or another appreciated asset can produce a substantial capital gains tax liability. — D. Scott Kenik, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Less appreciated, however, is how this new era is also changing the currencies of international statecraft. — Dan Driscoll, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026

The globe’s 15th largest wine producer, Hungary is much appreciated for its stellar sweet wine, Tokay. — Bill St. John, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2026

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

Verb

Tyson, a student of boxing history, surely would have appreciated a deeper discussion of the role of the Black heavyweight champion in culture. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

While allowing red fuel isn't going to solve all problems, as mentioned here previously, the temporary diesel policy is appreciated by diesel users. — Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026

In fact, with Swift’s massive catalog of songs, various deep cuts have been appreciated long after they were first shared. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026

Yelich appreciated the opportunity to communicate with him while in high school. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

Soto-Martínez and Hernandez won reelection outright in the June primary because their constituents appreciated their sewer socialism approach, focusing on quality-of-life issues instead of ideological revolution. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Low and mid-rise jeans continue to outrank high-rise jeans this season, while white jeans are being appreciated as a more polished alternative to classic blue. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2026

Your work in Digger has to be seen, thought about and discussed to be fully appreciated. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2026

Food and drink A world tour of flavors and cuisines can be appreciated at one of the six onsite restaurants and bars. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026