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appreciate

[uh-pree-shee-eyt] / əˈpri ʃiˌeɪt /






Usage

What are other ways to say appreciate? To appreciate is to exercise wise judgment, delicate perception, and keen insight in realizing the worth of something. To esteem is to feel respect combined with a warm, kindly feeling. To value is to attach importance to a thing because of its worth (material or otherwise). To prize is to value highly and cherish.

Example Sentences

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He said every castle carried "the weight and wonder of history" but many buyers would commission additional specialist surveys to "fully appreciate the fabric of the building".

From BBC

Passengers may not appreciate the long airport security lines created by TSA staffing shortages, but there have been some benefits to investors in rental car and security companies.

From Barron's

But what happens when a successful investor’s account appreciates to the point where it runs out of individual stock losses to write off?

From Barron's

Observing her easy chat with the bartender about drinks is fun, as I appreciate people who are curious about options and details.

From Los Angeles Times

They appreciate NordVPN’s support team quickly providing the answers they need.

From Salon