1
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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2
as in to love
to hold dear
I appreciate my parents more than I can express
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3
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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Recent Examples of appreciate
Did Paul appreciate the fact that the movie’s Marvel commentary wasn’t really tied to any of his scenes?
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
Most of us don’t appreciate where our problems sit on a scale from ordinary to tragic.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
Crowds are filled with millennials who appreciated their spiky pop the first time and college kids eager to experience a viral tsunami.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Taking time to appreciate Central American food — and the family running La Catracha — will only add to the flavor.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2025
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
Most of us don’t appreciate where our problems sit on a scale from ordinary to tragic.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
Crowds are filled with millennials who appreciated their spiky pop the first time and college kids eager to experience a viral tsunami.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Taking time to appreciate Central American food — and the family running La Catracha — will only add to the flavor.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciate
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Hair's porosity will increase in response to the voids in your hair when the cortex and medulla are damaged.23 Low-porosity hair is identified by its tightly closed cuticles, which are reluctant to absorb water, hair products, or oils.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 May 2025
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Listen to this article 2 min Tensions flared during Saturday's NCAA baseball game between Samford and Mercer. Samford outfielder Michael Gupton hit a two-run homer to increase the Bulldogs' lead over the Mercer Bears.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2025
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Instead, the talks focused on community and friendship, lessons learned and love in the most Christian of ways.—
John Nogowski,
Hartford Courant,
26 May 2025
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Death row pastor finds honor in loving condemned The Nobel Foundation says 338 candidates have been nominated for the 2025 prize, though the list of nominees won't be made public for 50 years.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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To understand what’s at stake amid the NNSA’s workforce woes, USA TODAY interviewed current and former agency officials and reviewed decades of watchdog reports, safety records and other official documents.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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The realtor also pulled permits to help determine a timeline of events to understand when some of the damage occurred.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Many folks have visited New Orleans and admired the ornate French Colonial architecture on display.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Art lovers can spend a few hours admiring the impressive collections at the Fundació Joan Miró or the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya.—
Jennifer Fernández Solano,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The April print marked a notable recovery from the previous month, when retail sales rose by 0.1% month-on-month.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Insurance premiums have risen 24% on average in recent years, according to the Consumer Federation of America.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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Numbers don’t mean much if women or non-White soldiers don’t feel valued and heard.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
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Guitar Jimmy likely values the Knicks president’s strategy.—
Bob Raissman,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
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On May 9, a swarm of what are believed to be Africanized honey bees, also known as killer bees, attacked and killed three horses in Comanche, Texas, just about 50 miles southeast of Eastland.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Barnett is best known for his participation in the first season of Love Island USA, which premiered in 2019.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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Their practical approach respects tradition but pushes to modernize the monarchy.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Differences in views on war or government policies should not interfere with respecting those who died in service.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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“Appreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciate. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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