How to Use appreciate in a Sentence

appreciate

verb
  • Living in the city has taught me to appreciate the differences between people.
  • I appreciate what the artist is trying to do, but I think the painting fails to do it.
  • Those who appreciate fine wine will enjoy reading the restaurant's wine list.
  • The tiny creature contributes to its ecosystem in ways we are only just beginning to appreciate.
  • Your help the other day was greatly appreciated.
  • I don't think you appreciate the complexity of the situation.
  • The company strives to make its employees feel appreciated.
  • I really appreciated the information you gave me.
  • The fans appreciate what this group of us have done for them.
    — Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
  • Just take in the whole self and appreciate it.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Those around her have even urged her to take a breath and appreciate her rise.
    — Shane Hoffmann, oregonlive, 21 Mar. 2023
  • All of your fans very much appreciate it.
    — Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
  • All of your fans very much appreciate it.
    — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • There is so much to appreciate about birds.
    — Kate Wong, Scientific American, 1 May 2026
  • Zac Efron appreciates a good laugh, even when the joke is on him.
    — Scott Huver, Peoplemag, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Would people appreciate the new chairs in front of the arc wall?
    — Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
  • Why not leave more time to sit back and appreciate your efforts?
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2022
  • Today, choose to appreciate and love your body for what it was made for.
    — Christina Oehler, Health.com, 4 Nov. 2019
  • Grown-ups may appreciate the ample amount of knee room for the ride.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The challenge is to stay present enough to see them, and appreciate them.
    — Shannon Kaiser, Health.com, 29 Aug. 2017
  • Who wouldn’t appreciate being able to have text read to them?
    — Michael Muchmore, PCMAG, 7 June 2022
  • But that's not all there is to appreciate about these earphones.
    — Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 28 June 2023
  • Take a deep breath and appreciate this season of slow.
    — Ayrika L Whitney, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Which, in turn, leads her to make friends who appreciate her cerebral quirks.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 6 May 2026
  • Here’s a gift that any kitschy design lover would appreciate.
    — Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
  • And the servers will appreciate it.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
  • If the crew does a great job for you, a tip is always appreciated.
    — Charles Curkin, ELLE Decor, 17 July 2019
  • So the painting cannot be viewed by the very people who might best appreciate it.
    — Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2021
  • The only way to fully appreciate the scope of the tar sands is to see the mines from the air.
    — NBC News, 22 Nov. 2021
  • That seems to be the essence of appreciating the sui generis charms of this place.
    — Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026

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