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

After a marathon journey involving three connecting flights to reach Glasgow—and coming off the back of a particularly hectic week that had left me feeling a little under the weather—the lack of fuss was firmly appreciated. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

Drinks are free but tips are appreciated and the $2 bill fits the (pardon the pun) bill perfectly. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Sal Frelick and Cooper Pratt, two of the under-the-radar Brewers manager Pat Murphy thinks of with his nickname for less-appreciated candy, combined for a sweet World Series comeback. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Artists need to feel appreciated, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is one of the highest levels of appreciation. — John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 16 Oct. 2026

One reviewer called out a sweater’s shorter waist for petite bodies, while another appreciated finding a style that wasn’t too long for their frame. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2026

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

Verb

Though shares have more than doubled already this year, analysts argued the market still hasn't fully appreciated what AI will do for cybersecurity demand. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

Adebayo has appreciated the recent tweaks to the Heat’s offense. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026

At the same time, Hafley appreciated the message Willis had for his passionate running back. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

His wife would have appreciated such a playful little detail. — Téa Obreht, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026

Information will continue to be shared on a timely basis, and your patience, as always, is greatly appreciated. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026

At the October pop-up, actors Machida and Hasegawa both appreciated Fas’s support in providing jobs for local communities. — Kati Chitrakorn, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

My hope is that our audiences will keep showing Carolyn just how much she is appreciated throughout this season. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Similar to affiliate marketing, Glance gets a piece of the sale price and, for a fee, will do deeper training on brands to ensure they are fully understood and appreciated by the agent. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026