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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Scott Christensen, lead endurance instructor for USA Track & Field, says while he appreciates the potential performance-enhancing qualities of bouncy foam and carbon springboards, “everything has a cost-benefit ratio to it.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Yet he appreciates there is another side to the photographs, and to the rebellion they record.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
While he appreciates the geographic diversity of the region, Valderrama says his love for the city is actually tied to “the gift of being an immigrant.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
"The 501st Combat Support Wing appreciates the swift response and continued support of our local law enforcement partners," it said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
I hope Kelton appreciates that I used it on him.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
