APPRECIATES Synonyms: 180 Similar and Opposite Words

appreciates

verb

Definition of appreciates next

present tense third-person singular of appreciate

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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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 Gary ultimately storms off, but Duncan appreciates the insult, suggesting that Silicon Valley's venture capitalists love sociopaths. —

Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026 Rojo just appreciates the redemption Garcia earned. —

Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026 The person appreciates the pep talk. —

Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026 Schoen also appreciates that the tint is available in both natural and shimmery finishes. —

Jenny Berg, Glamour, 29 May 2026 Smokin’ in the Boys’ Room The smoke master is a special breed of outdoor cook who appreciates craftsmanship, the science of barbecuing, and revels in the appropriate pairing of wood flavors with assorted meats, fish, and fowls. —

Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026 Wallace appreciates the variety of colorways like sage green and grayish blue for styling different bedrooms. —

Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026 Getting away from these types of games being played late in the season is also a way for the conference to show their fans a little extra love, though media rights holder ESPN assuredly appreciates the SEC finally pulling the trigger. —

Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026 My brand is geared toward a consumer who appreciates individuality and quality but doesn’t want anything too loud or overworked, even the larger pieces are relatively understated which allows the stones to shine. —

Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 May 2026

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This increases your visibility to potential rescuers.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Brain activity also increases during a stress response, making movements which are usually automatic less so, and perhaps even slower.

— Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 3 June 2026