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appreciate

[uh-pree-shee-ayt] / 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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Although his association with “Star Trek” and Picard came to define how people perceived him, Stewart’s merry attitude about his claim to fame let us appreciate his range.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026

To have that connection with the supporters it's mixed emotions, it'll take a bit of time to digest but I certainly appreciate their support.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

I’d appreciate any guidance or suggestions from those who have navigated this before.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2026

He soon grew to appreciate it — so much that he continues to split his time between L.A. and New York alongside his wife, Ali Ahn, who is also an actor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

The way Guardian says helicopter makes me think Guardian does not appreciate how wonderful Fly is.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

Scott Christensen, lead endurance instructor for USA Track & Field, says while he appreciates the potential performance-enhancing qualities of bouncy foam and carbon springboards, “everything has a cost-benefit ratio to it.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

While he appreciates the geographic diversity of the region, Valderrama says his love for the city is actually tied to “the gift of being an immigrant.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

"The 501st Combat Support Wing appreciates the swift response and continued support of our local law enforcement partners," it said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

“My guess is where that leads is just a lower gradient of returns from here, i.e., as earnings growth slows, the extent to which the market appreciates slows, but on net still positive,” he said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

Some weeks later, he receives a letter from M. Lefèvre’s assistant, stating that M. Lefèvre greatly appreciates Herr Thiessen’s compliments, especially coming from such a talented artist.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

The Treasury Department recently said that it was made aware that “several eligible donors who would not otherwise make cash contributions are prepared to facilitate contributions of appreciated stock.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026

He said even Knight appreciated and supported his option to keep playing baseball.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

After the prayer, he thanked the people who have prayed for him in recent days and said he appreciated the support.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

"You don't have to play for a big-six team to be appreciated in the Premier League. Gross is not under the radar, because people know how good he is."

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

And truth be told, I appreciated my father’s high expectations that I should shoot for being number one.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

Investors can also use that war chest to rebalance, selling stable or appreciating bondholdings to buy stocks if they are trading at a discount.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

She said the scale, height, and mass of the new ballroom would impair her aesthetic, cultural, and historical interests in viewing and appreciating the White House.

From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026

“If they want to get ahead, invest in an appreciating asset, and the best one is themselves — their career, training, skill set, connections and ability to be flexible.”

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

As with all players, getting the best from them means appreciating the wider role they are capable of.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

I followed her silently, appreciating the new perspective.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss


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