appreciate
verb (used with object)
to be grateful or thankful for.
appreciates
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present tense formof appreciate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Joshua Davis, a concierge stylist and PS member in Atlanta, appreciates the company’s small touches, like the refrigerator filled with bottled matcha, juices and water waiting just past security.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
He acknowledges that there are some well-established societal downsides to overuse of Meta’s social-media, especially among young people, but he appreciates “at least there’s no cloud in their revenue.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
Nonetheless, Baker appreciates what it would mean for a Black manager to finally be elected to the Hall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Of course, from the point of view of anyone who appreciates the sport and what it's about, that's not ideal.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
I hope Kelton appreciates that I used it on him.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
