Synonyms of appreciates

appreciates

verb

present tense third-person singular of appreciate

1

as in increases

to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number

the value of that antique should appreciate over time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increases
• rises
• accelerates
• expands
• swells
• climbs
• multiplies
• intensifies
• accumulates
• waxes
• proliferates
• enlarges
• spreads
• escalates
• gains
• heightens
• mushrooms
• mounts
• rolls up
• jumps
• surges
• booms
• builds up
• snowballs
• burgeons
• balloons
• redoubles
• inflates
• skyrockets
• puffs (up)
• distends
• peaks
• rockets
• bulks
• crests
• blows up
• crescendoes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreases
• diminishes
• lessens
• recedes
• wanes
• contracts
• dwindles

2

as in loves

to hold dear

I appreciate my parents more than I can express

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loves
• values
• enjoys
• treasures
• cherishes
• admires
• respects
• likes
• prizes
• regards
• relishes
• reveres
• venerates
• fancies
• grooves (on)
• delights (in)
• reverences
• revels (in)
• memorializes
• esteems
• enshrines
• sets store by
• idolizes
• adores
• caresses
• digs
• worships
• apprizes
• dotes (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hates
• despises
• detests
• undervalues
• abhors
• loathes
• minimizes
• disdains
• scorns
• abominates
• forgets
• disparages
• belittles
• depreciates
• decries
• neglects
• disvalues
• sniffs (at)
• abandons
• deprecates
• snubs
• scouts
• slights
• execrates
• high-hats
• puts down
• writes off
• bad-mouths
• cries down
• kisses off

3

as in understands

to have a clear idea of

I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• understands
• knows
• recognizes
• sees
• comprehends
• deciphers
• grasps
• realizes
• gets
• perceives
• discerns
• senses
• conceives
• beholds
• apprehends
• makes
• intuits
• assimilates
• seizes
• decodes
• digs
• tumbles (to)
• catches
• catches on (to)
• registers
• makes out
• groks
• cognizes
• twigs
• absorbs
• savvies
• picks up on
• cottons (to or on to)
• digests
• penetrates
• takes in
• compasses
• pierces
• fathoms

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misses
• misunderstands
• misconstrues
• misinterprets
• mistakes
• misreads
• misconceives
• misapprehends
• misperceives

4

as in admires

to think very highly or favorably of

many great artists and musicians have not been appreciated in their own lifetimes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admires
• respects
• regards
• loves
• enjoys
• considers
• likes
• praises
• commends
• esteems
• applauds
• approves
• reveres
• venerates
• adores
• compliments
• relishes
• values
• reverences
• acclaims
• favors
• credits
• savors
• cherishes
• worships
• idolizes
• sets store by
• delights (in)
• revels (in)
• fancies
• drinks (in)
• grooves (on)
• accredits
• treasures
• dotes (on)
• prizes
• digs
• deifies
• hallows
• canonizes
• adulates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hates
• despises
• detests
• abhors
• loathes
• disregards
• dismisses
• disapproves
• dislikes
• deplores
• disdains
• condemns
• scorns
• abominates
• decries
• discounts
• execrates
• frowns (on or upon)
• disfavors
• vilifies
• discountenances
• kisses off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of appreciates

Counsell, for one, appreciates it. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026

The robotic closer said he’s honored to be selected by his peers for the first time and appreciates the recognition. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Most notably, though, is its easy-to-clean material, which one flight attendant appreciates when up against dirty baggage claims and surprise spills. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026

With his business head on, Jacopo fully appreciates the income-earning potential for buyers. — Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Jones appreciates how the brilliant Black scientist changed the entire American South. — Sandra Guzmán, USA Today, 29 June 2026

Waterhouse appreciates a statement heel moment. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 June 2026

The track is about cautiously opening yourself up to a new relationship after a painful breakup, finding comfort in someone who appreciates the very qualities a former partner criticized. — Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

At the June 2 premiere, the audience screamed particularly loudly for Bogosian, a reaction the actor both appreciates and is puzzled by. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 23 June 2026