Synonyms of appreciates

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increases
• rises
• accelerates
• expands
• swells
• climbs
• multiplies
• intensifies
• accumulates
• waxes
• proliferates
• enlarges
• spreads
• escalates
• gains
• heightens
• mushrooms
• mounts
• rolls up
• jumps
• surges
• booms
• builds up
• snowballs
• burgeons
• balloons
• redoubles
• inflates
• skyrockets
• puffs (up)
• distends
• peaks
• rockets
• bulks
• crests
• blows up
• crescendoes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreases
• diminishes
• lessens
• recedes
• wanes
• contracts
• dwindles

2

as in loves

to hold dear

I appreciate my parents more than I can express

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loves
• values
• enjoys
• treasures
• cherishes
• admires
• respects
• likes
• prizes
• regards
• relishes
• reveres
• venerates
• fancies
• grooves (on)
• delights (in)
• reverences
• revels (in)
• memorializes
• esteems
• enshrines
• sets store by
• idolizes
• adores
• caresses
• digs
• worships
• apprizes
• dotes (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hates
• despises
• detests
• undervalues
• abhors
• loathes
• minimizes
• disdains
• scorns
• abominates
• forgets
• disparages
• belittles
• depreciates
• decries
• neglects
• disvalues
• sniffs (at)
• abandons
• deprecates
• snubs
• scouts
• slights
• execrates
• high-hats
• puts down
• writes off
• bad-mouths
• cries down
• kisses off

3

as in understands

to have a clear idea of

I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• understands
• knows
• recognizes
• sees
• comprehends
• deciphers
• grasps
• realizes
• gets
• perceives
• discerns
• senses
• conceives
• beholds
• apprehends
• makes
• intuits
• assimilates
• seizes
• decodes
• digs
• tumbles (to)
• catches
• catches on (to)
• registers
• makes out
• groks
• cognizes
• twigs
• absorbs
• savvies
• picks up on
• cottons (to or on to)
• digests
• penetrates
• takes in
• compasses
• pierces
• fathoms

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misses
• misunderstands
• misconstrues
• misinterprets
• mistakes
• misreads
• misconceives
• misapprehends
• misperceives

4

as in admires

to think very highly or favorably of

many great artists and musicians have not been appreciated in their own lifetimes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admires
• respects
• regards
• loves
• enjoys
• considers
• likes
• praises
• commends
• esteems
• applauds
• approves
• reveres
• venerates
• adores
• compliments
• relishes
• values
• reverences
• acclaims
• favors
• credits
• savors
• cherishes
• worships
• idolizes
• sets store by
• delights (in)
• revels (in)
• fancies
• drinks (in)
• grooves (on)
• accredits
• treasures
• dotes (on)
• prizes
• digs
• deifies
• hallows
• canonizes
• adulates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hates
• despises
• detests
• abhors
• loathes
• disregards
• dismisses
• disapproves
• dislikes
• deplores
• disdains
• condemns
• scorns
• abominates
• decries
• discounts
• execrates
• frowns (on or upon)
• disfavors
• vilifies
• discountenances
• kisses off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of appreciates

This cruise is for anyone who appreciates spectacle, and especially for travelers who want a hands-off planning experience—everything, truly everything, will be served to you on a platter. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Affleck has now directed three films and appreciates Nolan’s approach to work. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

This faux fur blanket is a particular favorite in my household — my husband appreciates the mid-weight warmth and plush feel, and our pup loves curling up next to her dad on the soft bubbled surface. — Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

The Court also recognizes and appreciates the contributions of the Family and Youth Services Bureau in supporting the CASA program and helping establish a foundation for its continued success. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

As the currency appreciates, imports — which play a significant role in the economy — become cheaper. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Columbine sends out growth early in spring and appreciates not having old foliage from the previous season to contend with. — Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 22 Sep. 2026

In this age of unremitting test screenings and CinemaScore, downer endings typically score lower, so Abrams appreciates that Cregger and Sony weren’t afraid to figuratively twist the knife in the audience. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

When the value appreciates, APS continues to receive that baseline amount, while the incremental increase in revenue goes toward neighborhood redevelopment projects. — Patreece Hutcherson, AJC.com, 17 Sep. 2026