appreciates

verb

present tense third-person singular of appreciate
1
as in increases
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number the value of that antique should appreciate over time

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2
as in loves
to hold dear I appreciate my parents more than I can express

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3
as in understands
to have a clear idea of I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs

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4
as in admires
to think very highly or favorably of many great artists and musicians have not been appreciated in their own lifetimes

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Recent Examples of appreciates The strait is open, and oil is flowing significantly faster than the market appreciates. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026 At Guerlain, creative director of fragrance Delphine Jelk appreciates the nostalgia of vanilla while pushing it in a new direction. — Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 Quality beef is among several things Sessel appreciates about the country. — Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026 Woodall said the Pasco plant plays a similar role for producers in the Northwest, and appreciates that Tyson Foods is looking to sell the facility rather than pursue an outright closure. — Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2026 My mom isn’t the only person who appreciates these comfy Clarks sandals. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 In this way, the model appreciates the nuanced linkages between each word in the language and every other word. — Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026 While CalChamber appreciates amendments made to remove prohibitions on facial and gait recognition technology, Myers said, the bill still limits their use. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Carlton, a 54-year-old attorney, appreciates how joining a digital nomad travel group relieved her of working out housing and infrastructure details. — Maria Leonard Olsen, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciates
  1. increases
  2. loves
  3. understands
  4. admires
  5. rises
  6. values
  7. knows
  8. respects
Verb
  • Leaders should ask whether a new location grows the customer base, deepens existing relationships, or increases purchase frequency or spending enough to offset channel substitution.
    — Ayşe Çetinel, Harvard Business Review, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But the price of doing so is constantly rising, as technology increases the range and magnitude of horrible possibilities.
    — Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of increases
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  • Shelton’s also a guy who loves the pressure of a big match, and any American man trying to end the drought of Grand Slam winners — in front of a home crowd, no less — will need mental strength out the wazoo.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Mara loves Harbaugh’s leadership already, though, even before seeing him in action on the sideline for a regular season game.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of loves
Verb
  • This response — full-hearted, full-throttle, fullalove — was a vivid example of Keeganism itself, as this corner of England knows and understands it.
    — Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Specialization can help set your brokerage business apart from others because clients often want an advisor who understands the details of a particular property type.
    — James Nelson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of understands
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  • The backstory Once upon a time, there was a Spanish family blessed with a talent for finding historic buildings and transforming them into hotels that anyone who admires beauty and nature would want to visit.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Iraola admires his playing style but whether that translates into more game time — which Nyoni now needs — remains to be seen.
    — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of admires
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  • Junior quarterback Dalton Hastings, a transfer last year from San Clemente, rises from the junior varsity level to team with some intriguing skill players.
    — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 19 Aug. 2026
  • That figure rises to 42 percent among Gen Z and millennials, compared with 22 percent among Gen X and older respondents.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of rises
Verb
  • The Road Ahead Stripe has agreed to buy a position in the path where AI money moves, and the price says the market now values that position above much of the traffic crossing it.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • While the eventual use of the military can’t be ruled out for a president who values unpredictability, that option is being pushed to the back burner, the people said.
    — Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of values
Verb
  • This response — full-hearted, full-throttle, fullalove — was a vivid example of Keeganism itself, as this corner of England knows and understands it.
    — Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Getty Images As the President of the Penske Corporation, Bud Denker knows how to close some major business deals.
    — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of knows
Verb
  • Please use your platform to advise her to drop this user and move on to a guy who respects and values her as a person, not just a convenience.
    — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Mutual care becomes easier when the agreement respects your security too.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of respects

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“Appreciates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciates. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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