appreciated

[ uh-pree-shee-ey-tid ]

adjective

regarded or received with thankfulness: The spa vouchers made a much appreciated gift for the new moms.
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.

perceived and understood; recognized: The relationships between increased urbanization and decreased infection rates are still inadequately appreciated.
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

Origin of appreciated

First recorded in 1750–60; appreciat(e) + -ed², for the adjective senses; appreciat(e) + -ed¹, for the verb sense

She is well appreciated at meal-times, that girl, but she is not the liveliest of companions.
A Word to Women | Mrs. C. E. Humphry
Well appreciated by Richelieu, he preferred his esteem to his benefits.
Lectures on the true, the beautiful and the good | Victor Cousin
Bear-hams, so well appreciated everywhere, are prepared and served like common hams.
Hand-Book of Practical Cookery for Ladies and Professional Cooks | Pierre Blot
Robert was happy because of four years of hard work well done and well appreciated.
An Annapolis First Classman | Lt.Com Edward L. Beach
He can thus explain the rationale of the cure by his own art, and the ocular demonstration given is well appreciated.
Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa | David Livingstone

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