- past tense form of appreciate.
- past participle of appreciate.
appreciated
Example Sentences
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It’s not that he wouldn’t have appreciated or been ready for it in his youth, he says, but he has seen the pitfalls of success that happens too young.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Parsons explained that the extra cost was being reinvested back into the stadium to increase the fan experience but said he appreciated people's frustrations.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Fund it with appreciated stock instead of cash and you add another layer.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Baker introduced himself and said he appreciated the thoughtful period-appropriate restoration, the work of Cain and Reyes, who are preservationists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
They appreciated the extra money in their pockets, but they could not let go of the anger they harbored toward those men who reaped the same benefits but refused to join the union.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
