- past participle of appreciate.
- past tense form of appreciate.
appreciated
Americanadjective
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regarded or received with thankfulness.
The spa vouchers made a much appreciated gift for the new moms.
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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.
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perceived and understood; recognized.
The relationships between increased urbanization and decreased infection rates are still inadequately appreciated.
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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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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
Explanation
Things that are appreciated are completely understood, and usually welcomed. If you're fully aware of how risky it is to wrestle alligators, you could say it's an appreciated danger. You might think you look extra cute in your new pink bicycle helmet, but it also has the appreciated benefit of protecting your skull when you're riding. A slightly different meaning of appreciated is "received with gratitude," so your thank you note to your Aunt Emily could say, "The hand-knitted leg warmers were much appreciated!" And if someone talks about an appreciated stock, they mean that it has increased in value.
Example Sentences
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"I would love for it to end up on display in Central Station so people can look at it and it can be appreciated as a stunning building," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
A perfect example: Cybersecurity stocks have rebounded quickly from their lows as the market has appreciated that Anthropic’s cyber offering, Mythos, can’t take meaningful market share from the cyber software providers soon.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Bridle said the authority appreciated the "support and concern shown by the wider Clackmannanshire community".
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Finales are always a crap shoot and I appreciated how this season managed to show growth and cosmic justice while never tipping into treacle.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Among them were several British intelligence officers who appreciated the Friedmans’ warm welcome and friendly wit.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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