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
What often emerges from these operations is a community that appreciates accountability where genuine growth can take place.
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The founder of Gray Walker Interiors in Charlotte, North Carolina, appreciates this type of layout for many reasons.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Warren senior defender Gunnar Zajac certainly appreciates Crowson’s contributions.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
It’s written as if the singer is at ease with his evolution, but appreciates the history that brought him here.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
Stuart Smith appreciates all the love and support.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Along with reliability, Morris appreciates an employee who’s open to new opportunities.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
Questlove shines a light through the documentary on Stone’s remarkable skill as a bandleader, an element of the film that Jam appreciates.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2025
Johnson appreciates the playmaking gifts of his young starting quarterback.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The founder of Gray Walker Interiors in Charlotte, North Carolina, appreciates this type of layout for many reasons.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Warren senior defender Gunnar Zajac certainly appreciates Crowson’s contributions.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
It’s written as if the singer is at ease with his evolution, but appreciates the history that brought him here.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
Stuart Smith appreciates all the love and support.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Along with reliability, Morris appreciates an employee who’s open to new opportunities.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
Questlove shines a light through the documentary on Stone’s remarkable skill as a bandleader, an element of the film that Jam appreciates.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2025
Johnson appreciates the playmaking gifts of his young starting quarterback.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciates
Verb
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But Musk would get those shares only if the value of Tesla stock increases significantly in coming years.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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But sending soldiers who are not well versed in policing increases the likelihood of mistakes.—
Luke William Hunt,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Although the Angeleno normally loves a hot food bar, this one has been mostly picked over, save for a meager pyramid of breakfast burritos.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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In his leisure time, Atharva loves learning about digital marketing and watching soccer matches.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As this year’s host of MTV’s VMAs, the legendary musician and actor understands the importance of setting the atmosphere for one of music’s most illustrious nights.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
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Which is something Adamik understands very well.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The teenager loves and admires her father, offering to help with his work often at the expense of her own (home)work, and Lee is usually happy to have an encouraging second-in-command.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, a popular radio-station DJ, Fred Temple (Colman Domingo), gets roped into the madness because Tony admires and trusts him.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Buy before his price rises multiple rounds.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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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,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While the average person values their digital assets at nearly $200,000 according to our Bryn Mawr Trust 2024 Digital Assets Survey, fewer than 15% have an estate plan that covers them.—
Jamie Hopkins,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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But Lee also clearly values meeting collectors face-to-face.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Who knows, but the struggle was real.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mark Fisher, who’s been keeping an eye on the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's utility bills for the past 20 years, knows this all too well.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Grace features a design that respects the estate's history while bringing in contemporary elements.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Subianto reiterated that his government respects freedom of expression as guaranteed in Indonesia’s constitution and international conventions.—
Niniek Karmini,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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