1
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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3
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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4
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
If at any point a stock held in the fund no longer meets all three criteria — for example, because a company’s valuation appreciates too much or its fundamentals weaken — Hart said his team will sell.
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Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Now raising a toddler, the family especially appreciates the parks and family-friendly atmosphere.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 14 Sep. 2025
What often emerges from these operations is a community that appreciates accountability where genuine growth can take place.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The founder of Gray Walker Interiors in Charlotte, North Carolina, appreciates this type of layout for many reasons.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Warren senior defender Gunnar Zajac certainly appreciates Crowson’s contributions.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
It’s written as if the singer is at ease with his evolution, but appreciates the history that brought him here.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
Stuart Smith appreciates all the love and support.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Questlove shines a light through the documentary on Stone’s remarkable skill as a bandleader, an element of the film that Jam appreciates.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2025
Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Now raising a toddler, the family especially appreciates the parks and family-friendly atmosphere.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 14 Sep. 2025
What often emerges from these operations is a community that appreciates accountability where genuine growth can take place.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The founder of Gray Walker Interiors in Charlotte, North Carolina, appreciates this type of layout for many reasons.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Warren senior defender Gunnar Zajac certainly appreciates Crowson’s contributions.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
It’s written as if the singer is at ease with his evolution, but appreciates the history that brought him here.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
Stuart Smith appreciates all the love and support.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Questlove shines a light through the documentary on Stone’s remarkable skill as a bandleader, an element of the film that Jam appreciates.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciates
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The fact that consumers ingest them or rub them into their skin increases the safety risk, the experts said.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Paige Tortorelli,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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This increases your chances of being cited.—
Karan Sharma,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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In his leisure time, Atharva loves learning about digital marketing and watching soccer matches.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Imagine knowing a fan has attended five shows in a year, loves heavy metal, drinks mocktails and always buys merch.—
Geoff Robins,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
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The great hope of the Gulf Arabs is that Trump understands this and finally pressures Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire agreement, returning the region to something approaching calm.—
Monica Marks,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, not everybody understands that, notably the president of the United States, who saw Kirk’s murder as a reason to blame his opponents on the left.—
Carl Leubsdorf,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Beyond Jobe’s coverage skills and physicality, the attribute Macdonald admires most is his work ethic.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Learn from the past There are endless famous quotes on the benefits of a free and open market from the likes of Adam Smith, Milton Friedman, and Winston Churchill, but the one that stands out in my mind is from someone that everyone in Washington admires, Thomas Jefferson.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Where To Find Saturn In The Night Sky During its opposition, Saturn rises in the east at sunset, stays in the southern sky all night and sets in the west at sunrise.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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And innovation rises with necessity and proximity; when there is a financial incentive to produce locally, the incentives to invest in R&D shift accordingly.—
Christian Birky,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As someone who values her personal space, getting stuck in the middle seat can be too much to bear.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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While journeying through the meticulous sign of Virgo — an Earth sign that values practicality and discernment — the love planet isn’t easily swayed by grand gestures.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bill Maher, who knows a thing or two about being pulled off the air at ABC, is standing by Jimmy Kimmel.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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View gallery - 4 images Everybody knows that dogs can learn to associate specific spoken words with objects that look a certain way.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Sep. 2025
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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that while Beijing respects Afghanistan's sovereignty, actions that escalate tensions or create confrontation in the region would not be welcome.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Young women consistently vent online and IRL about the hardships of finding an emotionally available partner, someone who respects them and their autonomy, in a sea of dating apps and MAGA bros.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Appreciates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciates. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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