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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

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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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4
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 The September drive Chase Meidroth appreciates the progress the Sox have made throughout the season. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 Smith appreciates Flores’ creativity, and Flores respects Smith’s ability to call the game from the field. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026 The couple also appreciates the peace of mind that Windsor Run’s on-site medical care provides. — Erickson Senior Living, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026 Her mom also does most of the cooking and sometimes picks up groceries, something Jones appreciates with her busy schedule. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Rod Patrick, known for its wide spectrum of available sizes among the 15,000 pairs of in-stock boots, sells premium and bespoke boots to a discerning client who appreciates attentive service. — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 Shelby Van Daley, the founder of Daley Home in Austin, Texas, also appreciates how much personality secretary desks have to offer. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026 Brink appreciates the example the former league MVP sets for her peers. — John W. Davis, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026 Tehilla Bennett, the founder of Teela Bennett Design, also appreciates matte black. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciates
  1. increases
  2. loves
  3. understands
  4. admires
  5. rises
  6. values
  7. knows
  8. respects
Verb
  • Why wouldn’t the players want a system that pays them a larger share of the overall revenue, increases their salary minimums and gives them earlier access to arbitration eligibility and free agency?
    — Jim Bowden, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Even people who carry the APOE4 gene, which increases the risk of later-in-life Alzheimer’s, still benefited from a healthier middle age.
    — Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of increases
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  • Giamatti makes Jerry ferocious but not monstruous, a man who certainly likes barking orders at various underlings but loves making good theater even more.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
  • An English springer spaniel in Alabama loves nothing more than spending her whole day in the pool and has taken to tricking her parents into letting her into the pool every day.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of loves
Verb
  • On Friday, Hassett said that the administration understands the pressure that rising energy prices puts on consumers.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Senior kicker Nate McCashland understands what the Goggins family is going through, with his younger brother having leukemia at a young age, and talked about how inspiring Heston is.
    — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of understands
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  • Anna, the film suggests, admires her husband warts and all, perhaps because there’s an enticing authenticity in all his inadequacies and brutish ways.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Bucci admires the modern show’s scale, organization and ambition, describing it as a festival of show jumping, with world-class facilities, footing, hospitality and stabling.
    — Gemma Redrup, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of admires
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  • When everyone is doing something amazing, what rises to the tippy-top?
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • If the confidence shifts, if the adoption patterns change, if concern rises, that will matter.
    — Andy Schachtel, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of rises
Verb
  • Hurzeler values 36-year-old Steele’s dressing room input, which is even more relevant now after a summer cull of the core group of experienced professionals.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The binding agreement with Alpha Wave Global, Premji Invest, Temasek and BlackRock managed funds values Adani Airport Holdings at about $18 billion on a pre-money basis, according to the company statement.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of values
Verb
  • Defensive lineman Zach Sieler knows a little something about that.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Brown, who was the head coach at Troy from 2015 to 2018 and West Virginia from 2019-2024, at least knows the realities of coaching a Group of Six program.
    — Mac Engel September 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of knows
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  • Jon Sasser, a spokesperson for Westlake, said the town respects the court’s decision to take more time to consider the matters presented at Wednesday’s hearing.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The underlying and often reiterated vibe is that this dude respects women and works out.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
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