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as in increases
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 loves
to hold dear
I appreciate my parents more than I can express
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as in understands
to have a clear idea of
I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs
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as in admires
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 appreciates
These are hardworking people, and Downey famously appreciates his fashion.
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Alison Edmond, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
Ross, for his part, appreciates the different reactions that Nickel Boys produces.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
That’s the reason Spencer appreciates having Garrigan in the program.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Dec. 2024
Denny appreciates her dark humor, makes her mac and cheese and hot dogs, and sneaks them into the birthing center to use equipment he’s not trained on to perform an ultrasound of the baby.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The pup appreciates doing things for pleasure, not efficiency, thus the gnomes irk him.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
The United captain is among a growing contingent that appreciates Amad’s ability to collect the ball in tight spaces and wriggle past defenders.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
The aging wrangler appreciates the offer, but kindly declines.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Like any management team that appreciates their stalwart staff working weekends for the good of the company but stays silent when all that unpaid overtime results in physical and mental burn-out, Bianca’s bosses want an obsessive, risk-prone operative, not a casual, by-the-book office drone.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2024
Alison Edmond, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
Ross, for his part, appreciates the different reactions that Nickel Boys produces.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
That’s the reason Spencer appreciates having Garrigan in the program.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Dec. 2024
Denny appreciates her dark humor, makes her mac and cheese and hot dogs, and sneaks them into the birthing center to use equipment he’s not trained on to perform an ultrasound of the baby.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The pup appreciates doing things for pleasure, not efficiency, thus the gnomes irk him.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
The United captain is among a growing contingent that appreciates Amad’s ability to collect the ball in tight spaces and wriggle past defenders.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
The aging wrangler appreciates the offer, but kindly declines.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Like any management team that appreciates their stalwart staff working weekends for the good of the company but stays silent when all that unpaid overtime results in physical and mental burn-out, Bianca’s bosses want an obsessive, risk-prone operative, not a casual, by-the-book office drone.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciates
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What's more, exposure to gluten, and therefore to its famous ‘alpha-gliadin’ molecule, increases the production of zonulin, a protein that promotes the stretching of the intestine's tight junctions at the intestinal level.Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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This increases the chances of feeling sleepy at bedtime.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Bowles said his team understands the job in front of it.Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Robert Smith understands Chappell Roan‘s concerns about setting boundaries with fans.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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Rihanna can be heard asking who has a sharpie for an autograph as Carey admires Rihanna’s sunglasses.Lisa Respers France, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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Challenger is a capable, accessible history of spaceflight that understands and admires what drives our species to reach for the stars.The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
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Each time the calendar flips during the NBA season, that number rises by just under $12k.Tony East, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Steve Hard, the current head of medical at Portsmouth, explains how there are more layers to the job the higher a club rises through the leagues.Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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In an optimal family dynamic, everyone respects each other’s individuality while still being connected.Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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This proactive approach helps keep the businesses compliant and respects customer preferences.Phil Portman, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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This iterative approach accelerates the development process and can enhance the final product's quality, as continuous user input ensures better alignment with market needs.Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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This approach - Model-as-a-Service - not only reduces costs but also accelerates the adoption of AI across various industries.Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Penske recognizes the value of competition brought by Ganassi's re-entry into NASCAR.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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That is something Honda recognizes.River Akira Davis, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Everyone enjoys getting their Christmas cards stamped from Christmas.Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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No one enjoys repetitive, laborious tasks like screening thousands of résumés.Raj Mukherjee, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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