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

Levshunov also appreciates how Blashill consistently talks to him. — Scott Powers, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Shopping market editor Kate McGregor appreciates how the darker brown colorway grounds her mostly-white bedroom. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2026

Things to Consider Landscape designer Harley Grandone genuinely appreciates ivy—but also understands its limitations. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026

Hanania appreciates that there’s a certain irony to his position. — Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026

Those layers, which expand in Heartstopper Forever, are illustrative of Oseman’s approach that appreciates both the evolution inherent to queerness and the coming of age. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

Taylor appreciates the professionalism of DCFS and its representatives. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

McGwire appreciates how his dad picks up on things a lot of other people don’t, like if his arm slot changes, and offers advice on how his pitches play off each other. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2026

Alongside charcoal, Holmquist appreciates how warm black, dark olive, and rich brown-gray tones sit on brick. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 11 July 2026