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present tense form of appreciate (3rd person singular).

appreciates

VERB

be grateful, thankful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledge enjoy welcome

WEAK

be appreciative be indebted be obliged flip over freak out on get high on give thanks groove on

Antonyms

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be critical criticize decrease depreciate disparage disregard lose value neglect overlook

VERB

increase in worth

Synonyms

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enhance gain improve

STRONG

grow inflate rise

WEAK

raise the value of

Antonyms

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decrease worsen

STRONG

decline lessen

WEAK

be critical criticize depreciate disparage disregard lose value neglect overlook

VERB

recognize worth

Synonyms

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acknowledge comprehend fathom grasp know perceive read realize recognize sympathize with understand

STRONG

apprehend dig savvy

WEAK

be aware of be cognizant of be conscious of catch the drift see daylight take account of

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ignore misinterpret miss mistake misunderstand neglect not get

WEAK

be critical criticize decrease depreciate disparage disregard lose value overlook

VERB

value highly

Synonyms

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admire adore applaud cherish enjoy honor like love praise regard relish respect savor treasure

STRONG

apprise esteem extol prize

WEAK

look up to rate highly

Antonyms

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abhor condemn denounce despise detest dislike disrespect hate ignore reproach scorn

WEAK

be critical criticize decrease depreciate disparage disregard lose value neglect overlook

Example Sentences

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McGinn, 31, says he harbours regrets about sometimes teasing other kids in his own youth for wearing glasses, now that he appreciates how challenging it can be.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

He writes that he appreciates it for being a highly structured religion, something that provides him comfort after the chaos and instability of his youth.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

Alphabet’s new convertible preferred offers investors a 6%-plus dividend yield and upside potential if the company’s stock appreciates.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The franc’s status as a safe-haven currency means it appreciates at times of geopolitical turmoil, which pushes down the price of imported goods and services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

While he appreciates her sentiment, Jus wonders if she notices that all those butterflies look exactly alike.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone