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present tense form of appreciate (3rd person singular).

appreciates

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be grateful, thankful v.
increase in worth v.
recognize worth v.
value highly v.

VERB

be grateful, thankful

Synonyms

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acknowledge enjoy welcome

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be appreciative be indebted be obliged flip over freak out on get high on give thanks groove on

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be critical criticize decrease depreciate disparage disregard lose value neglect overlook

VERB

increase in worth

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enhance gain improve

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grow inflate rise

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raise the value of

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decrease worsen

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decline lessen

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be critical criticize depreciate disparage disregard lose value neglect overlook

VERB

recognize worth

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acknowledge comprehend fathom grasp know perceive read realize recognize sympathize with understand

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apprehend dig savvy

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be aware of be cognizant of be conscious of catch the drift see daylight take account of

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ignore misinterpret miss mistake misunderstand neglect not get

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be critical criticize decrease depreciate disparage disregard lose value overlook

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value highly

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admire adore applaud cherish enjoy honor like love praise regard relish respect savor treasure

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apprise esteem extol prize

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look up to rate highly

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abhor condemn denounce despise detest dislike disrespect hate ignore reproach scorn

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be critical criticize decrease depreciate disparage disregard lose value neglect overlook

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appreciates

She also owns the lot behind the home, but has no plans to develop it because she appreciates feeling “like a Disney princess” surrounded by wildlife.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026

She appreciates that some people might be sceptical about the difference breathing techniques actually make to stressful situations but urges people to try them.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

“LIV Golf recognizes the disappointment these changes may bring for fans, local stakeholders, Thomas Rhett and Disco Lines, and appreciates the significant time and effort invested by the artists and their teams,” the league said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026

He clearly appreciates the value of a fearsome antagonist, though he somewhat overstates the threat Stalin personally posed to Emanuel after the revolution.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026

It never seems to, bother him when no one else appreciates his jokes.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins