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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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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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as in to love
to hold dear
I appreciate my parents more than I can express
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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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Recent Examples of appreciate
Our expert, Will Greenwald, appreciates that this TV isn’t overstuffed with extras and called it a dependable everyday TV in his 2021 review.
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PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Split the Sky is an excellent read for parents of teens, young adults, and older teens who appreciate reading books with nuanced characters, have complex arcs, and a passion for social justice themes and history.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Understanding the arc of that quest may help all of us better appreciate—or make our own—fake blood.
—Mark Hay, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2025
Now, four years cancer-free, Maddock has done a lot of work to help women with breast cancer learn to love and appreciate themselves and their bodies, both during treatment and after.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2025
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PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Split the Sky is an excellent read for parents of teens, young adults, and older teens who appreciate reading books with nuanced characters, have complex arcs, and a passion for social justice themes and history.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Understanding the arc of that quest may help all of us better appreciate—or make our own—fake blood.
—Mark Hay, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2025
Now, four years cancer-free, Maddock has done a lot of work to help women with breast cancer learn to love and appreciate themselves and their bodies, both during treatment and after.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciate
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Here, settler colonialism is understood as a form of environmental injustice, where pollution and degraded landscapes diminish Indigenous quality of life and ability to be in right relationship with the environment.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Oct. 2025
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First, understand what the ruling means.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Known for his comic relief, zany ways of thinking, and cravings for bizarre foods, the audience admires his individuality and loyalty to Scooby.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Some tools are made to be admired and fondled as much as they're made to actually be used.—
Ben Coxworth
October 10,
New Atlas,
10 Oct. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, the families of deceased celebrities caught in the crossfire—those of Malcolm, MLK, Bob Ross, Robin Williams, and others—aren’t loving it.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Who doesn’t love coming home from the grocery store with a fresh block of cheese?—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Thus, even if a farmer primarily relied on corn for sustenance and/or trade, planting beans and squash alongside the maize increased the nutritive value of the same area.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Oct. 2025
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The alliance should also increase its training with an eye toward degrading or destroying the Kaliningrad facilities should direct hostilities break out.—
James Stavridis,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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Both knew each other from their work for 100 Black Men of America, where Gatlin had been an executive before joining the Foundation.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Deborah McGregor, an Anishinaabe scholar from Whitefish River First Nation, defines and discusses the concept of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), sometimes also known as Indigenous Ecological Knowledge or Indigenous Ecological Wisdom.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Oct. 2025
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Parents play the most important role in guiding their children on these sensitive topics, and schools should respect and support a family’s values by focusing on providing a strong academic foundation.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
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The impact is a culture where collaboration thrives, creativity is respected and results are built on mutual confidence.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
13 Oct. 2025
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My values include the beliefs that all of our students should feel safe, respected, and valued in our schools, that decisions should be made on the best available evidence and data, that our kids are not political pawns, that inclusion creates opportunity, and that schools shouldn’t ban books.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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The people hiring them, on the other hand, are looking for employees who value achievement, learning, and hard work.—
Suzy Welch,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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The actress, who rose to fame for her iconic roles in beloved films such as Annie Hall, The First Wives Club, The Godfather, and many more, died in California, PEOPLE reported on Saturday.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Appreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciate. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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