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 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 While there isn’t much of a previous connection, Mitchell appreciates the need for a point guard to seize any opportunity to establish chemistry. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026 Taylor-Whitfield appreciates having two quality coaches pushing him to reach another level. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026 The robotic closer said he’s honored to be selected by his peers for the first time and appreciates the recognition. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciates
  1. increases
  2. loves
  3. understands
  4. admires
  5. rises
  6. values
  7. knows
  8. respects
Verb
  • Though present, they are not enabled by default and require overriding hidden FeatureFlags, which increases user risk.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Thus the image is both cropped at the top and bottom and blown up in a way that increases the grain and softness.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 21 July 2026
Definition of increases
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  • Everybody loves ranch dressing Of all the American foods that caught on with foreigners during the World Cup — from gas stations like Buc-ees to diners like Waffle House — perhaps no singular item excited soccer fans as much as ranch dressing.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 19 July 2026
  • Lamine Yamal and … Yamal is the teenage superstar everyone knows and loves.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of loves
Verb
  • Nolan understands it too, which is why The Odyssey still feels painfully modern.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Advocates seek to change how the public understands embryos and, ultimately, how the law classifies them.
    — Risa Cromer, The Conversation, 17 July 2026
Definition of understands
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  • The obvious gem of the collection is the attention-getting title story, about the Canadian Nobel laureate Alice Munro, who died in 2024 — and whose complex, layered short fiction Aviv admires.
    — Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Barça Sporting Director Deco admires the 23-year-old, who covers every blade of grass on the pitch as a box-to-box midfielder while being good with both feet.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of admires
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  • The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • The bare, symmetrical peak rises impassively over the entire landscape.
    — Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
Definition of rises
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  • In looking beyond recognizable logos in search of craftsmanship, rarity and compelling design narratives, showers are expected to represent a discerning clientele who values originality.
    — Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Johnson added that the company values its collaboration with GKN Aerospace as both sides evaluate manufacturing methods that could strengthen future engine readiness.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Definition of values
Verb
  • Another gripe for many is the American accents uniformly applied to these characters from Greek mythology when everyone knows that all the glorious empires of Hollywood speak exclusively in British accents.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • No one knows all the factors behind the population’s recent boom, although researchers point to recent extreme weather events and climate change, perhaps compounded with a rise in shipping traffic over recent decades.
    — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Definition of knows
Verb
  • But despite the frustration of rooting for a team that has yet to win a Super Bowl, 90 percent of fans still feel the organization respects them.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 July 2026
  • Sustainable retention begins when a company respects and actively protects the boundaries of its workforce.
    — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of respects

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