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 his video on Instagram on Tuesday, Holland explained the reason for releasing the trailer in this way was to show appreciation for fans support over the years.
From BBC
"I want to express my sincere appreciation to those affected - we are committed to supporting each individual with care, guidance and assistance throughout this transition," he added.
From BBC
She said that every time she flies, she packs chocolates to give the flight attendants and crew as an extra gesture of appreciation.
From Barron's
For some it's joy or appreciation for their mums - for some, it's the grief of having lost someone.
From BBC
Farley discovered a deep appreciation for the genre when his wife Sharon fell in love with it while recovering from a traumatic brain injury.
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