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

She, too, appreciated the historical emphasis, specifically the way a musician performs after the séance as guests mingle with one another and share their experience.

From Los Angeles Times

"I'm not yet sure this government has fully appreciated how complicated and complex the public service can be when they choose to be," said Ms Surkes.

From BBC

So meeting someone who appreciated music with fewer than 100 beats per minute felt like a revelation.

From Los Angeles Times

The 31-year-old's young supporters appreciated his conservative Christian values and frank opinions.

From BBC

Coach Matt Logan appreciated Dominick’s loyalty waiting his turn to be a starter, but it was inevitable.

From Los Angeles Times

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