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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
STRONGEST
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
STRONGEST
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
STRONGEST
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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"As an early-career scientist, it was an exciting finding and has helped me appreciate how science often leads to unexpected discoveries."

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

“When writing belated wedding thank-you cards, be sure to focus your message on how much you appreciate the thoughtfulness of their gift and their presence at your celebration,” the Knot adds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

I appreciate you sharing your feelings with me.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

To be here where I am today, I'm very grateful and need to appreciate it more.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

“While I appreciate it, I will ask you not to do such things in the future.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

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