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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.

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When the restored exterior is unveiled for the first time in seven years and illuminated for the first time ever, everyone will get to appreciate its beauty, said Mettham.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

I’d appreciate an explanation that a beginner like me can understand.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

And I appreciate the frank and forgiving light the play sheds on long-term marriage.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

"We can't treat such a commander as someone whose contribution we don't fully appreciate," his rival Fedorov said last week.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

I had to find a way to answer that inquiry without compromising my heart’s resolution, while avoiding the temper of a daddy who would not appreciate anything sounding close-to-rude.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

Of course, from the point of view of anyone who appreciates the sport and what it's about, that's not ideal.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Laura Marnas, who has explored every inch of town as director of the St. Tropez office for the Magrey & Sons real estate agency, appreciates its “bohemian-chic ambience away from the hustle and bustle.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

He appreciates the scope of projects he’s done so far, from the massive scale of production on “House of the Dragon” to smaller art house films.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

"The United States of America appreciates this gesture of Goodwill by Iran!"

From BBC Jul. 16, 2026

Besides, a small part of her appreciates me, respects me even, a part she tries to hide but that springs out sometimes.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau

He said he appreciated calls for "quality guardrails" but warned that "we lack the regulatory authority that put those guardrails in place" on the bulks list.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

Stodden told the Hollywood Reporter she "appreciated" Alexander's apology.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Any tips on retirement would be much appreciated.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

“The thing that I’ve appreciated since Day 1 is, he hasn’t run from his struggles,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

At Swanburne, even three children who had been raised by wolves would be appreciated for their unique qualities.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

A memory play of quiet complexity, “We Had a World” is a moving meditation on the challenge of appreciating our imperfect yet irreplaceable loved ones in the time that’s available.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Grant says the two groups have been appreciating different things about the sessions, which are being run on a time-limited basis by the City of London Guides Lecturers Association.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

Analysts consider higher gasoline prices a headwind for low- and middle-income consumers, but note that other car buyers in the US have benefited from stock markets records and appreciating home prices.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

“I ended up loving it and really appreciating its purity.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

He could apologize to Matthew and Mark, too, for not appreciating the checkers and card games they played with him when he knew they’d rather be outside.

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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