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appreciates

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 praise regard relish respect savor treasure

STRONG

apprise esteem extol prize

WEAK

look up to 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

Example Sentences

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Perhaps more important, though, Cabeca appreciates the community engagement unfolding before her eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Gibson might not know specs like RPMs or cylinders, but he said he appreciates the “Fast and Furious” characters’ gorgeous cars, including Dominic Toretto’s 1970 Dodge Charger and Brian O’Connor’s late ’90s Mitsubishi Eclipse.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Investors owning mandatory convertible preferred tend to do better versus owning the common stock if the stock declines or appreciates modestly over three years.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The self-aware Salah appreciates his superstar status, and revels in what he stands for in both the footballing world and the Arabic world.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

He appreciates that they are trying to play the game.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr