appreciates Definition
- 1to recognize the value or quality of something or someone
- 2to be grateful for something
Using appreciates: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "appreciates" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She appreciates good food and wine.
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I really appreciate your help.
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He appreciates the finer things in life.
Example
We appreciate your hard work.
appreciates Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for appreciates
- dislike
- depreciate
- undervalue
Phrases with appreciates
to be thankful for a kind act or gift
Example
I really appreciate the gesture, but I can't accept such an expensive present.
appreciate the value of something
to understand how important or useful something is
Example
It's important to appreciate the value of education.
to recognize and enjoy the aesthetic qualities of something
Example
She took a moment to appreciate the beauty of the sunset.
Origins of appreciates
from Late Latin 'appretiatus', meaning 'to set a price to'
Summary: appreciates in Brief
'Appreciates' [əˈpriːʃieɪts] means to recognize the value or quality of something or someone, or to be grateful for something. It is often used to express admiration or gratitude, as in 'I really appreciate your help.' Phrases like 'appreciate the gesture' and 'appreciate the value of something' use 'appreciate' to denote thankfulness or understanding, respectively.
