apprize

verb

Definition of apprizenext
as in to respect

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprize
  1. respect
  2. revere
  3. admire
  4. reverence
  5. regard
  6. relish
  7. enjoy
  8. esteem
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  • While not as well known as the chief lobbyist for gun owners, the National Rifle Association, the NSSF is respected and influential in business, political and gun-rights communities.
    Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Candidates spoke of the opportunity in Tustin to grow with new businesses and homes while also respecting the city’s history.
    Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of respect
Verb
  • The auction house also stated that bids came in from 39 countries and 36 U.S. states, highlighting just how revered Klein’s collection has become over the years.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Opium is revered by Carti truthers who treat his 2020 album Whole Lotta Red as the Bible, and denigrated by non-believers as a bunch of edgelords who come off as wannabe Satan-worshipers.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of revere
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  • From Royal Ascot in June to the Earthshot tour in Singapore last year, the blue design (made from approximately 3.5 plastic bottles) even got admired by British designer Stella McCartney earlier this year.
    Monique Jessen, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Hisham Younes, who runs the environmental organization Green Southerners, says generations of southerners admired Mhaibib for its one-or two-story stone homes, some built by Jaber’s grandfather and his friends.
    Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of admire
Verb
  • Saint Heron remains dedicated to empowering future art practitioners by reverencing the spiritual act of creating and spotlighting artists’ unwavering devotion to the intergenerational language of expression.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 June 2023
  • The four core Franciscan values are: showing compassion, making peace, creating a caring community, and reverencing all of creation.
    Journal Sentinel, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2023
Definition of reverence
Verb
  • Discipline regarding health and financial matters will be necessary.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • There are no assurances regarding the success of these efforts.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of regard
Verb
  • In Rivals, Tennant clearly relishes the opportunity.
    Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
  • For the past few years, after the last cue card of the Saturday Night Live season finale has been read, Heidi Gardner returns to her hometown of Kansas City to relish in the summer break with family and friends.
    Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of relish
Verb
  • Have a great day, drive safely, and enjoy the ride, as the future looks nice and bright – Tony the Car Guy.
    Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • And to celebrate Over the Garden Wall’s milestone, McHale and his team created a three-minute short for fans to enjoy.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of enjoy
Verb
  • The Popol Vuh and other Maya traditions written at the time instead indicate human sacrifice may have been esteemed or even an honor, Barquera says, part of keeping the cosmos in balance.
    ByAndrew Curry, science.org, 12 June 2024
  • Marcia Smith is esteemed both as a producer and an organization leader at Firelight Media.
    Addie Morfoot, Variety, 4 Sep. 2024
Definition of esteem
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