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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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
If at any point a stock held in the fund no longer meets all three criteria — for example, because a company’s valuation appreciates too much or its fundamentals weaken — Hart said his team will sell.
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Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Now raising a toddler, the family especially appreciates the parks and family-friendly atmosphere.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 14 Sep. 2025
What often emerges from these operations is a community that appreciates accountability where genuine growth can take place.
—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
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
Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Now raising a toddler, the family especially appreciates the parks and family-friendly atmosphere.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 14 Sep. 2025
What often emerges from these operations is a community that appreciates accountability where genuine growth can take place.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciates
Verb
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And the alloy wheels are an inch smaller, which increases the range to 288 miles (464 km).—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Every decision either increases your freedom or decreases it.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For anyone who loves cooking or has long been intimidated by it, Typhur has designed a future where every meal can be mastered, and every cook can have the power of precision in their hands.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Add in that some of the most extreme Republicans in Congress, alongside many Democrats, are keeping the issue alive—and of course the media loves it.—
Martha McHardy
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Athletic understands that another City stalwart, Brian Marwood, has reduced his role to a part-time one.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Deadline understands that Nwodim made the decision after it was thought that the cast for Season 51 was set and ready to go ahead of its October 4 return.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Beyond Jobe’s coverage skills and physicality, the attribute Macdonald admires most is his work ethic.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Learn from the past There are endless famous quotes on the benefits of a free and open market from the likes of Adam Smith, Milton Friedman, and Winston Churchill, but the one that stands out in my mind is from someone that everyone in Washington admires, Thomas Jefferson.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes.com,
8 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,
12 Sep. 2025
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If inflation rises, the Fed could increase interest rates in an attempt to slow the economy.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The round, which was led by Prysm Capital, values the company at $3 billion, nearly triple since its last raise in 2023.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Nikolas Kokovlis | Nurphoto | Getty Images Online lender Klarna priced its IPO at $40 per share on Tuesday, above its expected range, in a deal that values the Swedish company at about $15 billion.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And provided the overall customer experience meets the customer’s expectations, which includes the sales process, ease of doing business, customer support and product quality, why would a customer take a chance on leaving a company that knows them for a company that doesn’t?—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Only God knows what the future will be like, but yes, there is a will to live.—
Ruchi Kumar,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But your audience respects honesty.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In a statement Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Vi Lyles said the city respects the FTA and is ready to works with state and federal leaders on safety solutions.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Appreciates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciates. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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