APPRIZED Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

apprized

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past tense of apprize

as in respected

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Sometimes, Pisces are unaware of the TLC surrounding them, only to learn that they are revered and respected.

— Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Public safety works best when every community member feels respected, heard and confident their Sheriff’s Office serves everyone fairly.

— Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of respected

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Inter’s desire to bring in Jones is growing, and Cody Gakpo is admired by several clubs, including Tottenham, although there’s no intent at Liverpool to sell.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
This, too, was a kind of misapprehension, in that his boss admired him for being so upbeat despite living in such a family when in fact Shigejiro had no individuality at all.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of admired

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Fauci was director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for decades, and for much of that time he was esteemed by politicians on both sides of the aisle.

— Helen Branswell, STAT, 28 July 2026
Both companies have long been esteemed for their practices in ethical aquaculture.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026

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Though his first assignment in Montjuic - during Xavi Hernandez’s trophyless and final 2023/2024 term - was chaos to forget, the Portuguese relished a new role under Hansi Flick.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Here is an assortment of stories from 10 former Vikings who relished telling them.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of relished

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But as the temperature hit at least 100 degrees on Friday and Saturday, not everyone enjoyed a fun day out.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 6 Aug. 2026
Inside, left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker — who hasn’t played the position full-time since his rookie year — enjoyed one of his best practices as a Patriot.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of enjoyed

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With the exception of Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan, the collection of countries is notable for not having the most revered of navies.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026
This project, scientists hope, could even potentially revive a wild species revered by local Tibetans as a favorite of the land god.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

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