1
as in increases
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the value of that antique should appreciate over time
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2
as in loves
to hold dear
I appreciate my parents more than I can express
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3
as in understands
to have a clear idea of
I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs
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as in admires
to think very highly or favorably of
many great artists and musicians have not been appreciated in their own lifetimes
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Recent Examples of appreciates
This is an ideal purchase for anyone who appreciates engineering style and is looking for an answer to easy stargazing.
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Harry Bennett, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Marsch holds Sigur in high esteem as well and appreciates his problem-solving ability on the field.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Posen explained that the GapStudio customer appreciates quality and detail, but also wants pieces that are easy to mix, match and wear every day.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
At six months, a child usually appreciates a mat with hanging toys.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
As such, Atlas says that baking bread is the perfect cozy fall hobby for Taurus, who appreciates the finer things in life but simultaneously isn’t afraid to put the work to get them.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Carlos De La Torre appreciates a good sports car.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
That, more than the champagne, more than the baseline introductions, more than the weight of each pitch, is what Joe Musgrove appreciates most about postseason baseball.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
Benjamin appreciates her concern and seems to return her love.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Harry Bennett, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Marsch holds Sigur in high esteem as well and appreciates his problem-solving ability on the field.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Posen explained that the GapStudio customer appreciates quality and detail, but also wants pieces that are easy to mix, match and wear every day.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
At six months, a child usually appreciates a mat with hanging toys.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
As such, Atlas says that baking bread is the perfect cozy fall hobby for Taurus, who appreciates the finer things in life but simultaneously isn’t afraid to put the work to get them.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Carlos De La Torre appreciates a good sports car.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
That, more than the champagne, more than the baseline introductions, more than the weight of each pitch, is what Joe Musgrove appreciates most about postseason baseball.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
Benjamin appreciates her concern and seems to return her love.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciates
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The law lowers daily transaction minimums, increases warnings on the kiosks, requires transaction receipts and requires Bitcoin ATM operators to issue refunds to victims of fraud, the release states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Corrections Department budget increases wages for corrections officers but also makes tens of millions of dollars in cuts by eliminating programs and administrative costs and funding for positions that have not been filled.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On some level, everybody loves Taylor Swift.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Our parent judge loves that these dolls are made from the high-quality materials that stand up to play.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Why some fans feel let down Kaeli Dance, a Salt Lake City, Utah, content creator, understands some fans may feel let down.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Greater Manchester Police had declared PLATO – a national code word used when police deploy armed officers across the force to the scene of an attack, CNN understands.—
Peter Wilkinson,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Thunder, who everyone admires?—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The final tournament match is between Kauila, a teenager John admires for his steady gameplay, and Felix, a newcomer.—
Matt Negrin,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Joseph of Egypt tells the Old Testament story about Joseph (Adam Hamshi), who, betrayed by jealous brothers, defies all expectations and rises to incredible power in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Univision values its relationship with the president, too.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Middleton and McCollum, on the other hand, should help Keefe establish an offense that values making the extra pass and searching for the best possible shots.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But that’s a little thing, Javonte knows he cannot get tackled in bounds.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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The problem is that the show has far too many other threads to tie together and never quite knows how to dole out its many secrets, visions, and lies.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Love that respects the balance between intimacy and independence.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 Sep. 2025
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Any actions the United States can take to reassure Beijing on this front respects China’s clear core interests and increases the likelihood of preserving the status quo for longer.—
David C. Kang,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Appreciates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciates. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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