appreciated

[uh-pree-shee-ey-tid]

adjective

1. regarded or received with thankfulness.

   The spa vouchers made a much appreciated gift for the new moms.

2. highly valued or esteemed.

   At the conference we get to network, make friends, and feel like an appreciated part of a vibrant community of researchers.

3. perceived and understood; recognized.

   The relationships between increased urbanization and decreased infection rates are still inadequately appreciated.

4. increased in value.

   For most of the society, the appreciated currency just makes it harder to pay off debt.

   Transferring appreciated securities to our charitable foundation is an excellent way to support breakthrough research while avoiding the capital gains tax.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of appreciate.

Other Word Forms

• unappreciated adjective
• underappreciated adjective
• well-appreciated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of appreciated¹

First recorded in 1750–60; appreciat(e) ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. ), for the adjective senses; appreciat(e) ( def. ) + -ed ¹ ( def. ), for the verb sense

Example Sentences

The fans sitting around him definitely appreciated it.

From Los Angeles Times

It said it appreciated its decision was a "huge disappointment to all those involved not least the brave women and children who are at the heart of this review".

From BBC

“I never want to be without it, but I’m realistic that it deserves to be appreciated by more than just myself,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

These lawsuits come on the tail of a recent change in the Starbucks training manuals that outline step-by-step how employees should interact with customers to make them feel welcome and appreciated.

From Salon

Nor does being liked and appreciated by your co-workers.

From Los Angeles Times

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