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Definitions

appreciate

[uh-pree-shee-eyt] / əˈpri ʃiˌeɪt /

VERB

be grateful, thankful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledge enjoy welcome

WEAK

be appreciative be indebted be obliged flip over freak out on get high on give thanks groove on

Antonyms

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be critical criticize decrease depreciate disparage disregard lose value neglect overlook

VERB

increase in worth

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enhance gain improve

STRONG

grow inflate rise

WEAK

raise the value of

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decrease worsen

STRONG

decline lessen

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be critical criticize depreciate disparage disregard lose value neglect overlook

VERB

recognize worth

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acknowledge comprehend fathom grasp know perceive read realize recognize sympathize with understand

STRONG

apprehend dig savvy

WEAK

be aware of be cognizant of be conscious of catch the drift see daylight take account of

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ignore misinterpret miss mistake misunderstand neglect not get

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be critical criticize decrease depreciate disparage disregard lose value overlook

VERB

value highly

Synonyms

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admire adore applaud cherish enjoy honor like love relish respect savor think highly of treasure value

STRONG

esteem prize

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extol look up to praise rate highly

Antonyms

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abhor condemn denounce despise detest dislike disrespect hate ignore reproach scorn

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be critical criticize decrease depreciate disparage disregard lose value neglect overlook

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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“I came to appreciate the craftsmanship and workmanship in the house,” Gary later told the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal

I appreciate the people that say I’m thoughtful or strategic — that gives me a lot of credit, actually, because I don’t think that’s the case all the time.

From Los Angeles Times

Even if prices don’t appreciate in 2026 as much as they did in 2025, investors still have at least one good reason to include bonds in their portfolios.

From MarketWatch

Dreaming is free, of course, and as Julie Andrews is famous for reminding us, the holidays are a time for appreciating a few of your favorite things.

From Salon

appreciate

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