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Appreciated

Verb / ʌˈpri:ʃi:ˌeɪtɪd / Another word for appreciated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To value or admire someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

apprize apprise apprehended revalue depreciate comprehended takeaccount appreciate value treasure prize value treasure cherish esteem admire respect honor praise acknowledge recognize applaud commend thank grateful indebted beholden relish savor enjoy like

Synonyms by register

Formal

recognized acknowledged valued esteemed

Informal

liked valued gotten duely noted

Literary

cherished revered held dear

Antonyms

disliked unvalued unappreciated disregarded ignored slighted undervalued

Common collocations

  • greatly appreciated
  • much appreciated
  • truly appreciated
  • deeply appreciated
  • always appreciated
  • well appreciated
  • truly appreciated

Word family

noun appreciation
verb appreciate
adverb appreciatively

Usage note

Often used in the past participle form to express gratitude. Can also mean to understand the full implications of something.

Example sentences

  1. I appreciated my mom's help with my homework.
  2. She appreciated the beautiful flowers her husband gave her.
  3. We should appreciate all the hard work our teachers do.
  4. I appreciated the kind words my friend said to me.
  5. He appreciated the opportunity to learn something new.

Quotes

  • "Feeling grateful or appreciative of someone or something in your life actually attracts more of the things that you appreciate and value into your life." - Northrup Christiane
  • "I appreciate everything that has been done for me. I thank you." - LL Cool J
  • "We are all trying to find some kind of balance in our lives, so we can be content and productive at the same time. It's an ongoing process. And it's not easy." - Catherine Pulsifer (appreciated)

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