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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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The council's member for environment John Riddle said he knows how much "local residents appreciate having these lovely parks".

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

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

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

“We appreciate the Commission’s constructive engagement and thorough analysis throughout its review.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 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 appreciate that Emma isn’t trying to be overly positive.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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

"Senator McConnell appreciates the outpouring of support he's receiving while he continues his recovery in the hospital," his spokesman said in a statement.

From Barron's Jul. 7, 2026

The company said Wednesday that it appreciates the administration’s work on “a durable framework for future frontier model releases.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

Veteran Jessica Pegula, 32, the top-ranked American who also toiled away on the sport’s lower tier before becoming a top-10 mainstay, appreciates Liu’s resolve.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

“That’s all right. Dunno how long I’ll last here. Just like to think these tools are in the hands of someone who appreciates ’em.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

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

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

However it turned out, she appreciated the gesture.

From The Wall Street Journal 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

Although I appreciated Thomas trying to cheer me up, my stress level remained stretched at one gigaparsec, about 3.26 billion light-years long.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

Here are Neill’s highlights, all worth rewatching for the sake of better appreciating a sophisticated presence often on the sidelines.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

Luxury home prices are appreciating more rapidly than more modestly priced homes, indicating strong demand from well-resourced buyers.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 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

I mouthed the words silently to myself, appreciating their roundness.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs




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