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apprizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of apprize
as in respects

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  1. respects
  2. admires
  3. enjoys
  4. regards
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  • This small, invigorating venue down the street from the Thimble Islands respects the original but makes some interesting choices that allow for fresh perspectives on this classic work of dysfunctional roommates.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Quarterback Justin Herbert said everyone on the team respects Harbaugh, a former NFL QB whose teammates praised his toughness.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of respects
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  • But do not mistake this with resilience, a convenience that admires the survivor without accusing the person who made survival necessary.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Anna, the film suggests, admires her husband warts and all, perhaps because there’s an enticing authenticity in all his inadequacies and brutish ways.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of admires
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  • Mahon enjoys tamales himself and said his restaurants have discussed offering them, but the economics can be difficult.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Away from golf, Scorpio enjoys weekend visits to Fredericksburg’s nearby wineries, another plus of living near the Texas Hill Country.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of enjoys
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  • Barry said one issue that is settled regards sewage treatment for the property.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Marsters has one son, Sullivan, with ex-wife Liane Davidson and regards his niece as his daughter.
    — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of regards
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“Apprizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprizes. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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