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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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And all ‘grown-up Cs’ meant to him was, ‘I’m worried you won’t have people around you who appreciate how great you are.’

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

And although the animation is typically stellar, there are few opportunities to truly appreciate all of the work that went into creating this world.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Sir Jeffrey said he did not know "where else to turn" and he would "truly appreciate" a private conversation.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

While rural regions appreciate having to pay less for social services for departed migrant workers, urban governments resist having to pay more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“They just might not appreciate it,” I add with as much of a grin as I can manage under the circumstances.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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