Simple meaning
What does Appreciate mean?
to value something and feel thankful.
Dictionary definition
To understand the value of something and feel thankful for it.
Example sentences
Appreciate in a sentence
easy
The character showed appreciate in the story.
medium
In class, we talked about appreciate during a group discussion.
hard
Writers use words like appreciate to explain feelings and behavior more clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Appreciate
valueClose meaning in common use.
be grateful forSimilar meaning with slightly different tone.
Antonyms
Opposite words
ignoreA helpful contrast word.
dismissAnother useful opposite in context.
Word family
Appreciate word family
Base word
appreciate
verb
appreciates
Values now or often.
noun
appreciation
Thankful recognition of value.
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Practice 1
What does appreciate mean?
APPRECIATE means to value something and feel thankful.
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