Synonyms of appreciating

appreciating

verb

present participle of appreciate

1

as in increasing

to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number

the value of that antique should appreciate over time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increasing
• rising
• accelerating
• expanding
• swelling
• climbing
• multiplying
• accumulating
• intensifying
• waxing
• gaining
• spreading
• proliferating
• enlarging
• escalating
• booming
• mounting
• burgeoning
• mushrooming
• ballooning
• snowballing
• jumping
• surging
• rolling up
• heightening
• building up
• skyrocketing
• inflating
• peaking
• redoubling
• rocketing
• distending
• cresting
• puffing (up)
• bulking
• blowing up
• crescendoing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreasing
• diminishing
• contracting
• lessening
• receding
• waning
• dwindling

2

as in valuing

to hold dear

I appreciate my parents more than I can express

Synonyms & Similar Words

• valuing
• loving
• treasuring
• enjoying
• cherishing
• admiring
• respecting
• liking
• prizing
• relishing
• regarding
• revering
• reverencing
• fancying
• venerating
• memorializing
• grooving (on)
• delighting (in)
• digging
• caressing
• reveling (in)
• enshrining
• esteeming
• apprizing
• idolizing
• setting store by
• worshipping
• adoring
• doting (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hating
• undervaluing
• despising
• detesting
• minimizing
• abhorring
• loathing
• disdaining
• scouting
• disvaluing
• depreciating
• scorning
• execrating
• forgetting
• sniffing (at)
• belittling
• disparaging
• snubbing
• neglecting
• slighting
• abandoning
• decrying
• deprecating
• abominating
• writing off
• putting down
• crying down
• bad-mouthing
• high-hatting
• kissing off

3

as in knowing

to have a clear idea of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• knowing
• understanding
• recognizing
• deciphering
• seeing
• comprehending
• grasping
• realizing
• getting
• perceiving
• discerning
• sensing
• apprehending
• assimilating
• conceiving
• making
• intuiting
• seizing
• beholding
• digging
• decoding
• cognizing
• registering
• catching
• grokking
• tumbling (to)
• catching on (to)
• twigging
• compassing
• savvying
• making out
• absorbing
• digesting
• picking up on
• fathoming
• cottoning (to or on to)
• taking in
• penetrating
• piercing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• misunderstanding
• mistaking
• misinterpreting
• misreading
• misconstruing
• misconceiving
• misapprehending
• misperceiving

4

as in admiring

to think very highly or favorably of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admiring
• respecting
• regarding
• praising
• loving
• enjoying
• considering
• liking
• commending
• valuing
• esteeming
• complimenting
• applauding
• venerating
• revering
• approving
• crediting
• reverencing
• relishing
• acclaiming
• savoring
• adoring
• favoring
• fancying
• worshipping
• drinking (in)
• cherishing
• idolizing
• treasuring
• delighting (in)
• reveling (in)
• grooving (on)
• setting store by
• accrediting
• digging
• hallowing
• canonizing
• deifying
• doting (on)
• prizing
• adulating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hating
• despising
• detesting
• abhorring
• loathing
• dismissing
• disregarding
• discounting
• condemning
• disliking
• disdaining
• disapproving
• deploring
• execrating
• abominating
• decrying
• scorning
• frowning (on or upon)
• vilifying
• disfavoring
• discountenancing
• kissing off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of appreciating

Intellectual property assets – like patents, trademarks and other types of intangible property – have been appreciating at a much faster pace than physical investments in recent years. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 13 July 2026

Here are Neill’s highlights, all worth rewatching for the sake of better appreciating a sophisticated presence often on the sidelines. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

CEOs often feel that boards ask for more detail without appreciating the burden. — David Ribott, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Of course, appreciating sharks does not mean ignoring basic beach safety. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

In Texas, appreciating the process of patriotism Rodney Ellis will celebrate at picnics around his precinct in Houston with barbecue pork ribs and ice tea, and a heaping helping of worry about the nation's future. — Susan Bence, NPR, 4 July 2026

Kelce spotlighting Swift’s intelligence A true golden retriever boyfriend distinguishes himself by appreciating his partner’s smarts. — Emma Specter, Vogue, 2 July 2026

First, wealthy investors buy appreciating assets like stocks, real estate or art. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 1 July 2026

What is even more impressive is that their parents also report doing better and appreciating the careful way their needs are monitored. — Sarah Scrogin, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026