Synonyms for

Appreciating

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

Definition

To recognize the value or significance of something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

prize value appreciate takeaccount treasure apprise depreciate revalue apprize value esteem cherish admire treasure enjoy acknowledge recognize respect prize applaud commend approve

Synonyms by register

Formal

recognizing valuing acknowledging esteeming

Informal

liking digging getting seeing the value in

Literary

cherishing revering glorifying

Antonyms

devaluing disparaging belittling criticizing condemning undervaluing

Common collocations

  • appreciating the effort
  • appreciating the opportunity
  • appreciating the beauty
  • appreciating the difference
  • appreciating the art
  • appreciating the gesture
  • appreciating the value

Word family

noun appreciation
verb appreciate
adjective appreciative
adverb appreciatively

Usage note

Often used to express gratitude or recognition of value. Can also mean to increase in value, especially in financial contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I am appreciating the kind words you said to me.
  2. She was appreciating the sunset's beauty.
  3. We should always be appreciating our family and friends.
  4. He showed his appreciation by thanking her for her help.
  5. The artist was appreciating the architecture of the museum.

Quotes

  • Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary. - Margaret Cousins
  • Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. - William Arthur Ward
  • Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well. - Voltaire

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