appreciating

ADJECTIVE

realizing

Synonyms

STRONG

apprehending comprehending discerning finding grasping knowing perceiving recognizing

WEAK

being aware

ADJECTIVE

sympathetic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affectionate bleeding-heart caring compassionate interested loving responsive sensitive supportive thoughtful warm

WEAK

all heart benign benignant commiserating comprehending condoling considerate having heart in right place kind kindhearted kindly pitying soft softhearted sympathizing tender understanding vicarious warmhearted

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cold cool disliking indifferent insensitive mean uncaring unfeeling unsusceptible

WEAK

callous disagreeable merciless unconcerned unfriendly unsociable unsympathetic

ADJECTIVE

thanking

Synonyms

WEAK

acknowledging appreciation giving thanks

Antonyms

WEAK

critical disparaging finding fault

Example Sentences

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Appreciating the TV experience of football requires some casual interest in the game itself.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

"Appreciating the workforce in the railways is a fundamental prerequisite if Scotland is to deliver the world-class, affordable, attractive and accessible rail services the country needs."

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2024

Appreciating your child and having pride in your child’s accomplishments and skills — these reactions of the caregiver do not result in narcissism.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2024

Appreciating the truth of that framing requires a bit of historical background.

From Slate • Oct. 16, 2023

Appreciating art is a gradual, never-ending endeavor, which is why art from all eras still engages and enriches us.

From "The Annotated Mona Lisa" by Carol Strickland and John Boswell

appreciating

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