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

Curry told reporters that he appreciated his coach’s passion.

From Los Angeles Times

Before the fires, the value of their property had appreciated to $1.2 million, though Ford still owes nearly $500,000 on the house after his father refinanced several times.

From The Wall Street Journal

But a correctly handled complaint is likely to be appreciated and of value to the restaurant, he says.

From BBC

Israel was the only country to raise the issue of the killings in the United Nations General Assembly, a stand that is still appreciated in Hargeisa.

From The Wall Street Journal

Morgan report was released, and has appreciated further since then.

From Barron's

Related Words

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