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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.

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

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By 2035, when her oldest is college-age, she expects the property will have appreciated in value, and she can do a cash-out refinance to get the money to pay for tuition.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We are ready to leave Mozambique if our work and achievements are not appreciated,” Rwanda Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe wrote in a series of pointed social-media messages in March.

From The Wall Street Journal

"People say they appreciate unpaid carers, but we don't feel appreciated, we feel used," said Michelle.

From BBC

“I have a lot of Elders who will need rides in November. Your help will be appreciated.”

From Literature

“I don’t think your boyfriend appreciated it, though.”

From Literature

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