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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Its revenue increased 21% to 18.7 billion yuan ($2.6 billion) in the first nine months of 2024 from the same period in 2023.—
Hassan Tayir,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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Israel has also increased public funding for projects by Israeli filmmakers from West Bank settlements — the very enterprise that the film No Other Land criticizes as taking over Palestinian homes and land.—
Nuha Musleh,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
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Chard noted that in Hollywood, everyone loves a good comeback story.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Scorsese sent that joke video after reading the script and loving the idea.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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The real stories of the game and its people from someone who lives it and understands it better than any member of the media who has never played the game ever could.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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To better understand these temperature swings, the researchers plugged this data into a computer model they fine-tuned to match the spacecraft's landing conditions, including local topography and illumination.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 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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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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In addition to the spacious courtyard, where the sun can be seen setting behind the mountains that rise to the west of Rancho Mirage, the north side of the house spills onto a covered terrace that bows out into a lush, grassy yard that backs up to the golf course.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Stripe last week announced a tender offer that valued the company at $91.5 billion, helping its valuation rebound close to its peak of $95 billion.—
Kate Rooney,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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Market data from Grand View Research projects that the hair wigs and extensions market, valued at $6.46 billion in 2022, will see a compound annual growth rate of 8.4 percent from 2023 to 2030.—
Fairchild Studio,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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By 1988, the group, known for its new jack swing style, released its debut album, Who?.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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An small, undisturbed fishing town with untouched charm, it's not known to many—although word is slowly spreading.—
Mariah Tyler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 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 12 Mar. 2025.
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