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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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What I appreciate about him is his work ethic.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Amid lagging sales, retailers marked down the figurines, alienating collectors who want to see items appreciate in value.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

“We could give them the symphony, but they couldn’t appreciate it because they’re looking for the best drone.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

That’s quite something, and I appreciate you taking the time to share your story.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

“I really appreciate this,” Mr. Tugwell told the Thomases.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney

"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

“The President appreciates all he is doing to advance American interests in the Arctic.”

From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026

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

Chandler’s the type of actor who still appreciates being sent physical copies of scripts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

“Ooh, I like a man who appreciates pancakes,” Rayette cooed.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

Hilton appreciated Papi’s pluck and his life story as the proud father of four college-educated children — none of whom plan to vote for Hilton.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

His son Nathan thanked the band's fans down the decades "for all of the support you have given my dad over the years, I know he really appreciated you all".

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

Halkias gets paid to be funny, and his stand-up career was boosted by a YouTube algorithm that appreciated his talent for crowd work.

From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026

The dollar appreciated even as Brent crude prices stayed below $100 a barrel, at $99.25, on hopes for diplomacy in the Middle East conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

He'd never met his poppy, but he appreciated this insight from beyond the grave.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

For example, how much more yield would people then demand for owning bonds when appreciating assets like stocks are shielded?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 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

"My dad loved movies and he was a huge advocate for us watching and appreciating art," he said.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

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

Amah laughed, suddenly appreciating the character of her companion.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin




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