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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
WEAK
be critical criticize decrease depreciate disparage disregard lose value neglect overlook
VERB
increase in worth
Synonyms
STRONGEST
enhance gain improve
STRONG
grow inflate rise
WEAK
raise the value of
Antonyms
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decrease worsen
STRONG
decline lessen
WEAK
be critical criticize depreciate disparage disregard lose value neglect overlook
VERB
recognize worth
Synonyms
STRONGEST
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
Antonyms
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ignore misinterpret miss mistake misunderstand neglect not get
WEAK
be critical criticize decrease depreciate disparage disregard lose value overlook
VERB
value highly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admire adore applaud cherish enjoy honor like love relish respect savor think highly of treasure value
STRONG
esteem prize
WEAK
extol look up to praise rate highly
Antonyms
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abhor condemn denounce despise detest dislike disrespect hate ignore reproach scorn
WEAK
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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Let’s take a moment to appreciate the cabin headliner, twinkling like thousands of LED stars in the firmament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"Don't say you appreciate - recognise us," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

We have no experience with Treasurys and would appreciate any advice.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Leaders and troops have prayed "during the most turbulent times in our nation's history, and if you talk to many servicemembers they will tell you they appreciate the prayers," she added.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“We have a childcare company, and our clients wouldn’t appreciate you distracting us.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.