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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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
Confidence in her own sense of style is something that King is newly appreciating.
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Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
This fosters a sense of belonging and loyalty among local customers, who appreciate the brand’s commitment to their heritage.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
Hot sleepers will also appreciate that the mattress has T&N’s unique Adaptive foam, which is made with 30% extra heat-wicking graphite and the cooling gel beads Fixsen highlights .
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
To appreciate Tatlin on his own terms, here is a good rule of thumb: lopsidedness is next to godliness.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
This fosters a sense of belonging and loyalty among local customers, who appreciate the brand’s commitment to their heritage.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
Hot sleepers will also appreciate that the mattress has T&N’s unique Adaptive foam, which is made with 30% extra heat-wicking graphite and the cooling gel beads Fixsen highlights .
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
To appreciate Tatlin on his own terms, here is a good rule of thumb: lopsidedness is next to godliness.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciate
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As Diop improves his shooting touch from outside, his value will only increase.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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Weather experts predict that the tornadoes will increase to a strength of EF4 by Saturday, with hurricane-force winds at a speed of more than 74 mph, CNN reported.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Natalie, who is a paralegal and part-time caregiver for her dad, loves her life.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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In South Africa’s Cape Town, at No. 4, locals love the coastal city’s diverse food offerings, particularly the seafood.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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Hold up three fingers in the series' famous salute and it's understood as a sign of solidarity in the face of adversity.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Getting more people to understand who is homeless, Are and Portway agree, is key to getting better results for people.—
Christie Zizo,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Visitors can admire its thunderous drop from various aerial viewpoints or take a walk along the valley floor for a different perspective.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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At a time when most African Americans were still enslaved on farms and plantations in the Antebellum South, Poynor was a prolific furniture maker who was admired by white society for his skills as a craftsman.—
Troy McMullen,
ABC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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FactSet consensus estimates called for prices to rise 0.3% from January and 2.9% annually.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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Bentley says that 210 grams of 18-karat rose gold is present throughout the Black Rose’s decadent cabin, including on the dashboard, steering wheel, and drive mode selector.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2025
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However, celebration can help others learn to value their contribution.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Looney is proposing bills this year that would create a tax surcharge on the capital gains income of Connecticut’s highest earners and a state property tax, ranging from two to four mills, on homes valued at $3 million or more.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The cause of the fire was not known, the Fire Brigade said.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Beta amyloid plaques are known to collect between neurons in the brain and disrupt cell function.—
Jade Walker,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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This has only improved Musk’s standing with Trump, who both respects great wealth and appears flattered by the notion that the richest man in the world wants to spend his time shadowing him around Washington and Mar-a-Lago.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
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To proactively give up, to consistently surrender one’s cards, is not to respect the game.—
Harvey Young,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Appreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciate. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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