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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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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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
Sharing praise in a public forum shows everyone on the team that the boss appreciates their work.
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William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The stylist likes color and form, appreciates amazing workmanship, and carefully approaches details like ruffles.
—Emily Mercer, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
Any Southern grandma appreciates that cookie mentality.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
An investor who sells an out-of-the-money call option on a stock can treat the option premium as additional income, in exchange for giving up some upside potential if the stock appreciates substantially.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Phil, despite his sometimes-goofy nature, knows when to be serious and listens to Claire’s concerns, and Claire appreciates Phil’s attempts to lighten the mood when things get tense.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
These are hardworking people, and Downey famously appreciates his fashion.
—Alison Edmond, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
Ross, for his part, appreciates the different reactions that Nickel Boys produces.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Denny appreciates her dark humor, makes her mac and cheese and hot dogs, and sneaks them into the birthing center to use equipment he’s not trained on to perform an ultrasound of the baby.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The stylist likes color and form, appreciates amazing workmanship, and carefully approaches details like ruffles.
—Emily Mercer, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
Any Southern grandma appreciates that cookie mentality.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
An investor who sells an out-of-the-money call option on a stock can treat the option premium as additional income, in exchange for giving up some upside potential if the stock appreciates substantially.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Phil, despite his sometimes-goofy nature, knows when to be serious and listens to Claire’s concerns, and Claire appreciates Phil’s attempts to lighten the mood when things get tense.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
These are hardworking people, and Downey famously appreciates his fashion.
—Alison Edmond, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
Ross, for his part, appreciates the different reactions that Nickel Boys produces.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Denny appreciates her dark humor, makes her mac and cheese and hot dogs, and sneaks them into the birthing center to use equipment he’s not trained on to perform an ultrasound of the baby.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciates
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What's more, exposure to gluten, and therefore to its famous ‘alpha-gliadin’ molecule, increases the production of zonulin, a protein that promotes the stretching of the intestine's tight junctions at the intestinal level.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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This increases the chances of feeling sleepy at bedtime.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Bowles said his team understands the job in front of it.—
Rick Stroud,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Robert Smith understands Chappell Roan‘s concerns about setting boundaries with fans.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
23 Dec. 2024
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Rihanna can be heard asking who has a sharpie for an autograph as Carey admires Rihanna’s sunglasses.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
19 Dec. 2024
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Challenger is a capable, accessible history of spaceflight that understands and admires what drives our species to reach for the stars.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
4 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Each time the calendar flips during the NBA season, that number rises by just under $12k.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Steve Hard, the current head of medical at Portsmouth, explains how there are more layers to the job the higher a club rises through the leagues.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
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Actionable feedback respects the manager’s leadership and fosters mutual growth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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In an optimal family dynamic, everyone respects each other’s individuality while still being connected.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This iterative approach accelerates the development process and can enhance the final product's quality, as continuous user input ensures better alignment with market needs.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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This approach - Model-as-a-Service - not only reduces costs but also accelerates the adoption of AI across various industries.—
Mark Greeven,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Penske recognizes the value of competition brought by Ganassi's re-entry into NASCAR.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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The doctor summons an occultist (Willem Dafoe) who recognizes that Orlok incarnates the vampire Nosferatu, and that Ellen is the only person who can vanquish him—by taking him to bed at night and keeping him there until the sun rises.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Katherine Scott is a 21-year-old who enjoys a wide variety of genres such as ambient music, hyperpop and indie-pop.—
Jackson Hawkins,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Dec. 2024
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Yoo’s slick recruiter enjoys more screen time this season, and the actor explodes his character’s chilling composure during a terrifying — and delightfully unhinged — reunion with Gi-hun.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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