1
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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2
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
My customers appreciate this diversity and my goal is to make their dream cookies a reality.
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Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2025
Alc appreciated the acknowledgment, his first nomination, but the practical implications meant more.
—Christine Werthman, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
To appreciate the full moral weight and dramatic immensity of these moments means grasping the significance of the moments leading up to them—and the ones that come afterward.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2025
Locals, luckily, will be able to appreciate all the fair has to offer with nice weather conditions and sunny skies.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
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Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2025
Alc appreciated the acknowledgment, his first nomination, but the practical implications meant more.
—Christine Werthman, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
To appreciate the full moral weight and dramatic immensity of these moments means grasping the significance of the moments leading up to them—and the ones that come afterward.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2025
Locals, luckily, will be able to appreciate all the fair has to offer with nice weather conditions and sunny skies.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciate
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Trained to understand player context and urgency, these systems ensure that the support is fast, relevant and empathetic.—
Anees Ali Khan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This year, Atlanta’s experiencing a renaissance thanks to artists who understand that.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Or, simply admire the talent that manifests throughout Sewanee.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Every indigenous animal plays an important role in the ecosystem, and students will learn to respect and admire, from a safe distance, these important reptiles.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Aug. 2025
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Big-time print journalists like The New Yorker’s Patrick Radden Keefe were jumping into the world of narrative podcasts and loving it.—
Eric Benson,
Rolling Stone,
18 Aug. 2025
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Several of the Oscar-winning artist’s celeb peers loved on her in the comment section wishing her a happy birthday.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
18 Aug. 2025
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During the month of its release, the number of articles about KPop Demon Hunters increased nearly four-fold to 1,394.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The program helped increase all patients’ access to care — not just kids’ — but the impact of its loss is greater for pediatricians because so many children in Idaho are on Medicaid.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Aug. 2025
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Mass Ave resident Jeff Stroebel knows in this day and age people are always on their phones.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
9 Aug. 2025
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Darcy Miller, known on TikTok as @darcycass, received an urgent call shortly after selling her couch on Facebook Marketplace from the buyer.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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Our set wasn’t silly, but everyone was kind and respected one another.—
Keaton Bell,
Vogue,
15 Aug. 2025
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It is understood the individual has asked not to be identified and that producers are respecting those wishes.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This may have to do with the pricing leading to people valuing the bags for reuse.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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OpenAI in share sales talk that would value it at $500 billion.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
18 Aug. 2025
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The reduction came as rents in Chicago keep rising and after the state grappled with serious fiscal challenges when balancing its budget this year, issues exacerbated by a federal government focused on axing spending.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Of course, this gives rise to some very important questions: What are the implications for privacy when so many of us are ready to share our deepest thoughts with AI companies?—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Appreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciate. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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