Synonyms for

Appreciates

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

Definition

Appreciates means to value or admire someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

apprize apprise revalue depreciate takeaccount appreciate value treasure prize admire esteem respect treasure cherish prize value honor love like enjoy applaud commend approve acknowledge recognize grateful thankful indebted obliged

Synonyms by register

Formal

values recognizes acknowledges esteems

Informal

likes digs is into goes for

Literary

cherishes reveres holds dear

Antonyms

dislikes despises condemns resents scorns devalues

Common collocations

  • greatly appreciates
  • truly appreciates
  • deeply appreciates
  • much appreciates
  • always appreciates
  • really appreciates
  • genuinely appreciates

Word family

noun appreciation
verb appreciate
adjective appreciative
adverb appreciatively

Usage note

Often used to express gratitude or to indicate understanding of value. Can sometimes be used ironically.

Example sentences

  1. She appreciates the beauty of nature.
  2. He appreciates the effort his teacher puts into helping him learn.
  3. We appreciate your hard work and dedication to this project.
  4. They appreciate spending time with their grandparents and listening to their stories.
  5. I appreciate the support and encouragement from my friends and family.

Quotes

  • Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well. - Voltaire
  • The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness. - Dalai Lama
  • Appreciation can change a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary. - Margaret Cousins

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