appreciation

[ uh-pree-shee-ey-shuhn ]

noun

1. gratitude; thankful recognition:

   They showed their appreciation by giving him a gold watch.

2. the act of estimating the qualities of things and giving them their proper value.
3. clear perception or recognition, especially of aesthetic quality:

   a course in art appreciation.

4. an increase or rise in the value of property, goods, etc.
5. critical notice; evaluation; opinion, as of a situation, person, etc.
6. a critique or written evaluation, especially when favorable.

appreciation

/ -sɪ-; əˌpriːʃɪˈeɪʃən /

noun

1. thanks or gratitude
2. assessment of the true worth or value of persons or things
3. perceptive recognition of qualities, as in art
4. an increase in value, as of goods or property
5. a written review of a book, etc, esp when favourable

Other Words From

• ap·preci·ation·al adjective
• nonap·preci·ation noun
• over·ap·preci·ation noun
• self-ap·preci·ation noun
• super·ap·preci·ation noun
• unap·preci·ation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of appreciation¹

First recorded in 1600–10; earlier appretiation, from French appréciation, from Late Latin appretiātiō “appraisal, valuation”; equivalent to appreciate + -ion

Example Sentences

A year and a half ago, I launched Dictator Appreciation Month, otherwise known as Make Fun of a Dictator Month.

From The Daily Beast

Or perhaps next September is too long to wait for a demonstration of appreciation that is already overdue.

From The Daily Beast

As the Hooters press kit shows, an appreciation for breasts does not automatically translate to an appreciation of women.

From The Daily Beast

Palmer's desire to be loved is large, his need for proofs of appreciation considerable.

From The Daily Beast

Nate has a biological and acculturated appreciation of beautiful women.

From The Daily Beast

Liking for a single colour is a considerably smaller display of mind than an appreciation of the relation of two colours.

From Project Gutenberg

After the death of Édouard Manet, she devoted herself to building up an appreciation of his work in the public mind.

From Project Gutenberg

That first 'pinch' was its own priceless reward, far above present appreciation or future fame.

From Project Gutenberg

She was glad that Amy showed a certain amount of sympathy 176 for Henrietta and appreciation of her.

From Project Gutenberg

We desire here to express appreciation for the valuable assistance of Mr. Norman Hinsdale Pitman.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• admiration
• affection
• awareness
• commendation
• enjoyment
• esteem
• knowledge
• love
• perception
• realization
• recognition
• respect
• sensitivity
• sympathy
• understanding