Synonyms of appreciates

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increases
• rises
• accelerates
• expands
• swells
• climbs
• multiplies
• intensifies
• accumulates
• waxes
• proliferates
• enlarges
• spreads
• escalates
• gains
• heightens
• mushrooms
• mounts
• rolls up
• jumps
• surges
• booms
• builds up
• snowballs
• burgeons
• balloons
• redoubles
• inflates
• skyrockets
• puffs (up)
• distends
• peaks
• rockets
• bulks
• crests
• blows up
• crescendoes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreases
• diminishes
• lessens
• recedes
• wanes
• contracts
• dwindles

2

as in loves

to hold dear

I appreciate my parents more than I can express

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loves
• values
• enjoys
• treasures
• cherishes
• admires
• respects
• likes
• prizes
• regards
• relishes
• reveres
• venerates
• fancies
• grooves (on)
• delights (in)
• reverences
• revels (in)
• memorializes
• esteems
• enshrines
• sets store by
• idolizes
• adores
• caresses
• digs
• worships
• apprizes
• dotes (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hates
• despises
• detests
• undervalues
• abhors
• loathes
• minimizes
• disdains
• scorns
• abominates
• forgets
• disparages
• belittles
• depreciates
• decries
• neglects
• disvalues
• sniffs (at)
• abandons
• deprecates
• snubs
• scouts
• slights
• execrates
• high-hats
• puts down
• writes off
• bad-mouths
• cries down
• kisses off

3

as in understands

to have a clear idea of

I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• understands
• knows
• recognizes
• sees
• comprehends
• deciphers
• grasps
• realizes
• gets
• perceives
• discerns
• senses
• conceives
• beholds
• apprehends
• makes
• intuits
• assimilates
• seizes
• decodes
• digs
• tumbles (to)
• catches
• catches on (to)
• registers
• makes out
• groks
• cognizes
• twigs
• absorbs
• savvies
• picks up on
• cottons (to or on to)
• digests
• penetrates
• takes in
• compasses
• pierces
• fathoms

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misses
• misunderstands
• misconstrues
• misinterprets
• mistakes
• misreads
• misconceives
• misapprehends
• misperceives

4

as in admires

to think very highly or favorably of

many great artists and musicians have not been appreciated in their own lifetimes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admires
• respects
• regards
• loves
• enjoys
• considers
• likes
• praises
• commends
• esteems
• applauds
• approves
• reveres
• venerates
• adores
• compliments
• relishes
• values
• reverences
• acclaims
• favors
• credits
• savors
• cherishes
• worships
• idolizes
• sets store by
• delights (in)
• revels (in)
• fancies
• drinks (in)
• grooves (on)
• accredits
• treasures
• dotes (on)
• prizes
• digs
• deifies
• hallows
• canonizes
• adulates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hates
• despises
• detests
• abhors
• loathes
• disregards
• dismisses
• disapproves
• dislikes
• deplores
• disdains
• condemns
• scorns
• abominates
• decries
• discounts
• execrates
• frowns (on or upon)
• disfavors
• vilifies
• discountenances
• kisses off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of appreciates

Maybe the Famesick book tour showed Lena Dunham just how much the world appreciates Girls now, or maybe new HBO owner David Ellison just loves the show that much. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026

Omelchenko appreciates the study authors’ ability to translate math to real life but notes that fully evaluating the possibilities of new stitches by using torus diagrams would be impractically expensive to compute. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026

Lowell junior linebacker John Judd appreciates every opportunity these days. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

This cruise is for anyone who appreciates spectacle, and especially for travelers who want a hands-off planning experience—everything, truly everything, will be served to you on a platter. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Hackinen, a rider that Tonsager admires, appreciates Tonsager’s approach to competition. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026

Affleck has now directed three films and appreciates Nolan’s approach to work. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

This is a must-visit not just for punk rock aficionados, but also for anybody who appreciates and wants to more thoroughly understand pop culture and music history of the last 50-plus years. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026

This faux fur blanket is a particular favorite in my household — my husband appreciates the mid-weight warmth and plush feel, and our pup loves curling up next to her dad on the soft bubbled surface. — Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026