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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs
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as in to admire
to think very highly or favorably of
many great artists and musicians have not been appreciated in their own lifetimes
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as in to love
to hold dear
I appreciate my parents more than I can express
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as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the value of that antique should appreciate over time
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Recent Examples of appreciate
Every March, the first Friday is dedicated to appreciating employees by their employers and supervisors, a tradition that began in 1995.
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 6 Mar. 2026
Khosla’s remarks recalled those from economic expert Kent Smetters, director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, who told Fortune in January that so many goods have been deflated in price that people don’t fully appreciate the benefits.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
In Argentina, the visit caused surprise and even dismay, particularly among those who appreciated the national team captain for not getting involved in politics, a trait that had distinguished him from his predecessor, Diego Maradona.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
On the plus side, this difficulty encouraged me to listen to full sides – and appreciate the album as a whole instead of track skipping to favorites.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 6 Mar. 2026
Khosla’s remarks recalled those from economic expert Kent Smetters, director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, who told Fortune in January that so many goods have been deflated in price that people don’t fully appreciate the benefits.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
In Argentina, the visit caused surprise and even dismay, particularly among those who appreciated the national team captain for not getting involved in politics, a trait that had distinguished him from his predecessor, Diego Maradona.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
On the plus side, this difficulty encouraged me to listen to full sides – and appreciate the album as a whole instead of track skipping to favorites.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciate
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The condition isn't fully understood, as causes can range from mild to moderate head trauma, to pre-existing inner ear diseases, and treatment is confined largely to a physical therapy exercise called the Epley maneuver.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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Talarico clearly understands the task ahead.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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Morricone, who died in 2020 at age 91, was one of the most prolific and admired composers in film history.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Spend an afternoon walking around town, popping into artist studios and galleries, and admiring the pottery, paintings, garden sculptures, and jewelry on display.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Friday could be another emotional day for those who love Tatum, but for far more enjoyable reasons.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Our testers loved the consistency and butteriness, and noticed noticeable differences within just a few weeks of using it.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s increasing willingness to use overwhelming military force to pursue American interests abroad throws that calculus into question.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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City records from November show police planned to install six more cameras and increase lighting.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Flagg, known for his competitive nature, talked about the most difficult part of not being able to play alongside his teammates.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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New York — For months, investors and analysts have kept a close eye on the shadowy corner of finance known as private credit, where alarm bells have stoked fears of a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Your careful eye helps each person feel seen and respected.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Teams have to respect Moore’s speed, athleticism and downfield reception ability, and that certainly helped to better the overall passing environment.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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More than 500 customers are paying Anthropic at least $1 million annually for Claude, according to a recent investment announcement that valued the company at $380 billion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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The operator of Fovo Foods could be valued at $700 million to $900 million in a deal, the people said.—
Pei Li,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Over the years, Franklin has risen from special teams ace to every-down linebacker.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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This shift comes amid rising government instability in Africa.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Appreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciate. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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