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   Ap·pre·ci·a·tion

   /əˌprēSHēˈāSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something: "I smiled in appreciation" Similar valuingrespectprizingcherishingtreasuringadmirationregardesteemhigh opinion
   • ▪ gratitude: "they would be the first to show their appreciation" Similar gratitudethanksgratefulnessthankfulnessrecognitionsense of obligationindebtednessobligationOpposite ingratitude
   • ▪ a piece of writing in which the qualities of a person or the person's work are discussed and assessed: "a full appreciation of the professor's life and work will be published in the Scotsman tomorrow" Similar reviewcritiquecriticismcritical analysiscommentarywrite-upnoticeassessmentevaluationjudgmentratingreportpraiseacclamationinformal:crit
   • ▪ sensitive understanding of the aesthetic value of something: "courses in music appreciation"
   • 2. a full understanding of a situation: "the bank's lack of appreciation of their problems" Similar acknowledgmentrecognitionrealizationknowledgeawarenessconsciousnesscognizancesensitivityalertnesssympathyunderstandingcomprehensionperceptiondiscernmentOpposite unawareness
   • 3. increase in monetary value: "the appreciation of the franc against the dollar" Similar increasegaingrowthrisemountinginflationescalationimprovementenhancementOpposite depreciationdecrease

   Word Origin late 15th century: from French appréciation, from late Latin appretiatio(n-), from the verb appretiare ‘set at a price, appraise’ (see appreciate).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › appreciationAppreciation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of APPRECIATION is a feeling or expression of admiration, approval, or gratitude. How to use appreciation in a sentence.

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   1. a. : to grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of. appreciate the difference between right and wrong. b. : to value or admire highly. She appreciates our work. c. : to judge with heightened perception or understanding : be fully aware of. must see it to appreciate it. d. : to recognize with gratitude. I appreciate your kindness. 2.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAPPRECIATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   APPRECIATION definition: 1. the act of recognizing or understanding that something is valuable, important, or as described…. Learn more.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › appreciationAppreciation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of appreciation. noun. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something. synonyms: grasp, hold. see more. noun. delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values) synonyms: discernment, perceptiveness, taste. see more.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishappreciation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   appreciation. [uncountable] pleasure that you have when you recognize and enjoy the good qualities of somebody/something. She shows little appreciation of good music. in appreciation The crowd murmured in appreciation. They had a new-found appreciation for Japanese music.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAPPRECIATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   APPRECIATE definition: 1. to recognize how good someone or something is and to value them or it: 2. to understand a…. Learn more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAPPRECIATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Appreciation of something is the recognition and enjoyment of its good qualities. Brian whistled in appreciation. Your appreciation for something that someone does for you is your gratitude for it. An appreciation of a situation or problem is an understanding of what it involves.

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   [uncountable] pleasure that you have when you recognize and enjoy the good qualities of someone or something She shows little appreciation of good music. The crowd murmured in appreciation.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › appreciationAppreciation - definition of appreciation by The Free Dictionary

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    n. 1. thanks or gratitude. 2. assessment of the true worth or value of persons or things. 3. perceptive recognition of qualities, as in art. 4. an increase in value, as of goods or property. 5. a written review of a book, etc, esp when favourable.

11. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › appreciationAPPRECIATION Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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    Synonyms for APPRECIATION: admiration, respect, regard, praise, adoration, esteem, reverence, interest; Antonyms of APPRECIATION: condemnation, disapproval, disdain, contempt, disappointment, scorn, discontent, indignation