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present tense form of appreciate (3rd person singular).

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be grateful, thankful v.
increase in worth v.
recognize worth v.
value highly v.

VERB

be grateful, thankful

Synonyms

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acknowledge enjoy welcome

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

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be critical criticize decrease depreciate disparage disregard lose value neglect overlook

VERB

increase in worth

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enhance gain improve

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grow inflate rise

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raise the value of

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decrease worsen

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decline lessen

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be critical criticize depreciate disparage disregard lose value neglect overlook

VERB

recognize worth

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

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apprehend dig savvy

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

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ignore misinterpret miss mistake misunderstand neglect not get

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be critical criticize decrease depreciate disparage disregard lose value overlook

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value highly

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

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apprise esteem extol prize

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look up to rate highly

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abhor condemn denounce despise detest dislike disrespect hate ignore reproach scorn

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be critical criticize decrease depreciate disparage disregard lose value neglect overlook

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appreciates

Yet he appreciates there is another side to the photographs, and to the rebellion they record.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

While he appreciates the geographic diversity of the region, Valderrama says his love for the city is actually tied to “the gift of being an immigrant.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

"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

Leo Gonzales, Marana’s operations manager, said guiding the machine from screens instead of looking through the cab’s windshield was an adjustment at first, but he appreciates not getting jostled in the actual cab.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

Everyone becomes happy and appreciates the moon in their own special way.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah