APPRECIATED Synonyms: 200 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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verb

past tense of appreciate

as in increased

to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number the value of that antique should appreciate over time

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as in valued

to hold dear I appreciate my parents more than I can express

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as in understood

to have a clear idea of I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs

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as in respected

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 appreciated

Adjective

Artists need to feel appreciated, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is one of the highest levels of appreciation. — John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The chicken was tender, and the tomato sauce added an unnecessary but much-appreciated brightness. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026 By donating appreciated stock, a client could avoid a significant capital gains tax liability while also getting a substantial charitable deduction. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 But a wealth of data since the pandemic now suggests that workplace factors like feeling appreciated and having a good relationship with your manager are much more tied to job satisfaction than the actual time spent in the office. — Christos Makridis, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026 The Rays have Yankee-killer Drew Rasmussen, a somewhat under-appreciated pitching staff, strong defense and a bunch of hitters who could get key knocks or put pressure on the Yankees’ defense. — The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Selling a business, real estate or another appreciated asset can produce a substantial capital gains tax liability. — D. Scott Kenik, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Less appreciated, however, is how this new era is also changing the currencies of international statecraft. — Dan Driscoll, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026 The globe’s 15th largest wine producer, Hungary is much appreciated for its stellar sweet wine, Tokay. — Bill St. John, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2026

Verb

Apple Turnovers Grandma always appreciated a smart shortcut, and these apple turnovers have that—frozen puff pastry makes the crust on these turnovers quick and easy. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026 No longer a one-off among houses with French origins, ultra-aged American sparkling is a small but rapidly growing category appreciated by those who enjoy French-style sparkling with an American pedigree. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026 Years later, Kancey appreciated cheesesteaks from D’Alessandro’s, a shop known for its amazing bread. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 The support was appreciated by those who were impacted by the layoffs. — Veronica MacIas, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 His gesture earned praise from his bohemian cohort, which included the playwright Oscar Wilde and fellow designers William Morris and Philip Webb, who appreciated the dramatic look of his new ceiling upon visiting with him. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026 Although the signs weren't allowed, Retzlaff appreciated her parents' support. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Tyson, a student of boxing history, surely would have appreciated a deeper discussion of the role of the Black heavyweight champion in culture. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 In fact, with Swift’s massive catalog of songs, various deep cuts have been appreciated long after they were first shared. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciated

Adjective

In magazine polls in the years to come, she was often voted the most admired woman in America.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
To have seen this admired and beloved figure making his way down his spiritual path, humbly, insistently, happily, was a form of validation.

— George Saunders, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of admired

Verb

She's increased the amount of people in the league office which has helped the overall growth of the WNBA.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Containment on the Bryson fire, which has scorched 147 acres near Encinal Canyon Road since igniting on Thursday, increased to 52% Saturday morning.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of increased

Verb

At the top end of the price range, Jio Platforms is valued at around $108 billion, much lower than previously expected.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
The study found that nearly 70,000 visitors came to the White River in a year and that the river's total economic impact was valued at $20 million.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of valued

Verb

These exchanges were consequential, but they could still largely be understood as a series of bilateral transactions focused on Russia’s war.

— Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026
Market analysts and economists note the term premium is poorly understood and subject to interpretation.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of understood

Verb

That said, existing open-source licenses will reportedly be respected, including AI models and academic papers.

— Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Another comic, Bill Scheft, says the people who poked fun at Seinfeld still respected his craftsmanship (and were probably a little jealous of his success).

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of respected

Adjective

One of motor history’s most revered icons was radically reborn this week… as a minimalist EV.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026
The temple has long been a revered institution in Thailand, where the majority of the population are Buddhist, but its image has been dented by the financial scandal.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of revered

Verb

His family, like many Lebanese Jews, left as anti-Jewish sentiment rose after the 1967 war between Israel and Arab countries.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Then mines started to close and unemployment rose, and its owner, an elderly Italian named Netta Cavalli, was beaten in her shop and died soon after.

— Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

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