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.
  • Children of the '90s will appreciate seeing lobs and pixie cuts come back in a big way.
    Loren Savini, Allure, 30 Dec. 2022
  • The club offers solace and friendship, which all members appreciate, but perhaps none more than Stephens.
    Courtland Milloy, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Our tester appreciated the optional add-ons Gobble offers, and the fact that the meals felt hearty and the portions sizes large.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Who wouldn’t appreciate being sequestered with a capable fellow and his strong jawline?
    Rachel Kaplan, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Now if someone can figure out how to send me a slice of Georgie’s hanging cake and Noel’s wolfman jumper, it would be much appreciated.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Both the signs also appreciate the value of privacy, and of moving in silence until a project is completed.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2023
  • After all that time, Kamiński has come to appreciate many things about his most frequent collaborator.
    Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2023
  • The servers putting these orders together really appreciate it.
    Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Anyone who cooks most nights during the week or frequently entertains on weekends will appreciate this chrome pull-out spice rack designed for deep cabinets.
    Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 5 Jan. 2023
  • Others appreciate its convenient free-standing design, which sets it apart from typical cordless vacuums.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2023
  • Finally, Esterbrook is widening its path to fame, with loyal fans who appreciate its penchant for color and dedication to the pleasures of writing.
    Nancy Olson, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2022
  • The Scouts appreciate your help to restock the shelves of the food pantries.
    Tracy Trobridge, Howard County Times, 8 Mar. 2018
  • 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
  • The students appreciate the skills and mission of the project.
    Joan Elovitz Kazan, Journal Sentinel, 11 May 2023
  • The challenge is to stay present enough to see them, and appreciate them.
    Shannon Kaiser, Health.com, 29 Aug. 2017
  • Those around her have even urged her to take a breath and appreciate her rise.
    Shane Hoffmann, oregonlive, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Zac Efron appreciates a good laugh, even when the joke is on him.
    Scott Huver, Peoplemag, 13 Nov. 2023
  • There has to be a way to appreciate when a show changes gears and see the forest through the trees a little bit.
    Nathan Mattise, Ars Technica, 14 Dec. 2017
  • And when the acolyte comes to appreciate the same art as the instructor?
    Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 16 May 2021
  • There was a lot to appreciate about the game even though the score got away form the Comanches.
    Martin Henderson, Orange County Register, 11 Oct. 2024
  • There’s enough lox to appreciate the fresh dill in the brine and just a whisper of citrus.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2023
  • For those of us who appreciate it, this one has plenty -- and a bright fresh-squeezed taste!
    cleveland, 20 Aug. 2020

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