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appreciated

[uh-pree-shee-ey-tid] / əˈpri ʃiˌeɪ tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
respected
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ADJECTIVE
wanted
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"Our government appreciated it as very fortunate and wise behaviour for its own sake," Kim Yo Jong said on Monday.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Here was this little film, buried in the Tubi library, just waiting to be discovered and appreciated.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

When one of Chloe's closest friends became pregnant, she appreciated being told one-to-one, rather than finding out in a group setting or through another person.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

He appreciated spending his first two years getting to play on lower-level teams with no pressure of immediately playing on varsity while waiting for his body to mature.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

One day, I hoped I’d be able to show Sean how much I appreciated his friendship.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan