appreciates

VERB

be grateful, thankful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledge enjoy welcome

WEAK

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

Antonyms

WEAK

be critical criticize decrease depreciate disparage disregard lose value neglect overlook

VERB

increase in worth

Synonyms

STRONGEST

enhance gain improve

STRONG

grow inflate rise

WEAK

raise the value of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease worsen

STRONG

decline lessen

WEAK

be critical criticize depreciate disparage disregard lose value neglect overlook

VERB

recognize worth

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

apprehend dig savvy

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore misinterpret miss mistake misunderstand neglect not get

WEAK

be critical criticize decrease depreciate disparage disregard lose value overlook

VERB

value highly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

apprise esteem extol prize

WEAK

look up to rate highly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abhor condemn denounce despise detest dislike disrespect hate ignore reproach scorn

WEAK

be critical criticize decrease depreciate disparage disregard lose value neglect overlook

Example Sentences

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Not like he understood the assignment of rehabilitating his image, but with the sincerity of someone who appreciates what’s actually hard.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Even though Perez appreciates the positives of Arbeloa's tenure, results dictate decisions at the Bernabeu.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

She appreciates, however, that her school district remains staunchly anti-censorship and gender-affirming in a commonwealth that ranks high for censorship.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

She appreciates that he posts videos with his dogs—including a Labrador and shepherds—on social media, which she views as evidence of his sensitivity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

“We’ve beaten everyone in Turkey who’ll fight us and athletics began in Greece. No one appreciates talent like the Greeks.”

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman