1
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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2
as in to love
to hold dear
I appreciate my parents more than I can express
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3
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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4
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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Recent Examples of appreciate
Spectators are welcome to watch for free, though donations are appreciated.
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Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
Mom noticed some tightness, while our youthful, virtually line-free writer appreciated the hydrating effects.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Even insincere inquiries are generally appreciated.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
Prioritise those who adore, cherish, and appreciate you.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
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Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
Mom noticed some tightness, while our youthful, virtually line-free writer appreciated the hydrating effects.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Even insincere inquiries are generally appreciated.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
Prioritise those who adore, cherish, and appreciate you.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for appreciate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciate
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Easy solution: increase the toll to keep more cars out of Midtown.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Though Congress began its new session just a little over a month ago, its approval rating has increased among Americans, according to new data from Gallup.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Academy Award voters love actors who take on historical figures, much like last year's best actor award winner.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Not everybody loved Lamar’s halftime show, but there’s no denying its standing as a cultural lightning rod with a long tail of listenership — exactly what the NFL, and Kendrick himself, must have wanted.—
Eric Renner Brown,
Billboard,
19 Feb. 2025
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But the players, at least, understood the importance of that moment, and not just everything that had come before.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
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IndieWire understands that Italian real estate is already looking at these locations to potentially convert them in anticipation of the vote.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
23 Feb. 2025
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Visitors can explore the maze of islands by kayak or longtail boats, ducking into hidden caves and secret lagoons and hopping in the shallow water to admire its colorful coral reefs.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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The Russian intelligentsia had once admired Ukraine, seeing in it the birthplace of the Muscovite dynasty and Orthodoxy.—
James Verini,
The New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2025
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With inflation high and interest rates rising, the outlook is bleak for many Americans.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
28 Feb. 2025
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Jack Posobiec, a right-wing influencer who rose to prominence by pushing conspiracy theories such as Pizzagate, was invited by Pentagon officials to travel on Hegseth’s first trip overseas.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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Nuclear power has long been valued for its ability to generate large amounts of electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, but concerns over radioactive waste, safety, and high construction costs have limited its expansion.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Stuart Weitzman was acquired by Tapestry in 2015, when the company snapped up the brand from Sycamore Partners in a transaction valued at $574 million.—
David Moin,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Who knew the hardest thing about an awards show acceptance speech could be holding the trophy?—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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The latest iteration of American economic warfare, following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, has been different: U.S. officials knew months ahead of time that Russia was gearing up to invade.—
Edward Fishman,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2025
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And influencers now respect the trust of their audience.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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All those guys need to be respected as far as winning games also.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Appreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciate. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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