appreciation
Americannoun
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gratitude; thankful recognition.
They showed their appreciation by giving him a gold watch.
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the act of estimating the qualities of things and giving them their proper value.
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clear perception or recognition, especially of aesthetic quality.
a course in art appreciation.
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an increase or rise in the value of property, goods, etc.
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critical notice; evaluation; opinion, as of a situation, person, etc.
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a critique or written evaluation, especially when favorable.
noun
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thanks or gratitude
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assessment of the true worth or value of persons or things
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perceptive recognition of qualities, as in art
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an increase in value, as of goods or property
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a written review of a book, etc, esp when favourable
Other Word Forms
- appreciational adjective
- nonappreciation noun
- overappreciation noun
- self-appreciation noun
- superappreciation noun
- unappreciation noun
Etymology
Origin of appreciation
First recorded in 1600–10; earlier appretiation, from French appréciation, from Late Latin appretiātiō “appraisal, valuation”; equivalent to appreciate + -ion
Example Sentences
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In an open letter, the group talked of a "full welcome" and "deep appreciation" for the Pope's "honourable presence".
From BBC
Soaring stock prices and home-value appreciation have padded wealthier households’ balance sheets.
From Barron's
Soaring stock prices and home-value appreciation have padded wealthier households’ balance sheets.
From Barron's
Outside of his work, Sir Terrence developed a love of classic cars, worldwide travel and an appreciation for the natural world.
From BBC
As directed by James Griffiths, Mr. Basden and Mr. Key’s screenplay hearkened back to “Local Hero” with its warm glow of appreciation for U.K. oddballs.
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