- present tense form of appreciate (3rd person singular).
appreciates
Example Sentences
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She appreciates that some people might be sceptical about the difference breathing techniques actually make to stressful situations but urges people to try them.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Ms. Southon rightly appreciates that manumission was a tool of slave-owners’ power, but she excessively minimizes how common it was.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
“He’s getting the help he needs and appreciates all your love and support,” Bildner said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
He acknowledges that there are some well-established societal downsides to overuse of Meta’s social-media, especially among young people, but he appreciates “at least there’s no cloud in their revenue.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 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
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