APPRECIATES Synonyms: 180 Similar and Opposite Words

appreciates

verb

present tense third-person singular of appreciate

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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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 Maybe the Famesick book tour showed Lena Dunham just how much the world appreciates Girls now, or maybe new HBO owner David Ellison just loves the show that much. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026 Omelchenko appreciates the study authors’ ability to translate math to real life but notes that fully evaluating the possibilities of new stitches by using torus diagrams would be impractically expensive to compute. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026 Lowell junior linebacker John Judd appreciates every opportunity these days. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 This cruise is for anyone who appreciates spectacle, and especially for travelers who want a hands-off planning experience—everything, truly everything, will be served to you on a platter. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Hackinen, a rider that Tonsager admires, appreciates Tonsager’s approach to competition. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026 Affleck has now directed three films and appreciates Nolan’s approach to work. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026 This is a must-visit not just for punk rock aficionados, but also for anybody who appreciates and wants to more thoroughly understand pop culture and music history of the last 50-plus years. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026 This faux fur blanket is a particular favorite in my household — my husband appreciates the mid-weight warmth and plush feel, and our pup loves curling up next to her dad on the soft bubbled surface. — Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

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If Skydance increases spending on content, that could push its competitors to also invest more, Laurent Yoon, senior analyst at the research and brokerage firm Bernstein, told me.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Though this increases the X-Y dimensions, Apple worked closely with the system team to ensure the phones' internals could support this slightly larger package.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

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The comedian Nathan Fielder loves to sit just a hair too close to people.

— Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2026
Alice Mushrooms Chocolate Discovery Set Alice mushroom chocolates are for the friend who tries every single wellness trend but also loves to indulge in a daily (or nightly) chocolate break.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of loves

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The man then steps back, admires his work, and then proceeds to walk off the next mark by taking a few giants steps and laying down some more paint.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Hackinen, a rider that Tonsager admires, appreciates Tonsager’s approach to competition.

— Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of admires

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The agreement comes as electricity demand rises across the United States, driven partly by expanding data centers, manufacturing and electrification.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Dyerville Loop Road begins along the Eel River in Humboldt Redwoods State Park, then rises into the foothills of Humboldt County, California before dropping back down to the river near Fort Seward.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

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Statham said the Good Earth Cotton model has shown her that by and large, farmers want to do the right thing and appreciate guidance that respects their knowledge of their own businesses.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
The territory’s strategy is to build a sustainable tourism model that respects its environmental assets while increasing the economic contribution of the sector.

— Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

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