appreciated

American  

[uh-pree-shee-ey-tid] / əˈpri ʃiˌeɪ tɪd /

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.

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verb

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

Other Word Forms

• unappreciated adjective
• underappreciated adjective
• well-appreciated adjective

Etymology

Origin of appreciated

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

Getting her work appreciated, however, is another matter.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet it seems the broader market hasn’t yet fully appreciated Okta’s unique positioning.

From Barron's

"Let's just remember that notes are not appreciated in this classroom."

From Literature

Traditionally this column has appreciated Olympics drama especially when it involves the clash of civilizations, like Athens vs.

From The Wall Street Journal

He appreciated the apology but not as much as this.

From Literature

Related Words

• beneficial
• costly
• expensive
• helpful
• important
• invaluable
• prized
• profitable
• relevant
• scarce
• treasured
• useful
• valued
• worthwhile