appreciation
Pluralappreciations (some meanings)
- 1Fair recognition of the worth or excellence of something, often combined with gratitude and esteem.
He expressed deep appreciation for the volunteers who gave their weekends.
Her appreciation of fine craftsmanship grew after years among the woodworkers.
Similargratitude, thanks, recognition, admiration, esteem
Oppositeingratitude, disdain
- 2An increase in the value of an asset, currency, or property over time.
The steady appreciation of the lakeside property surprised its long-time owners.
Currency appreciation made imported electronics cheaper for local buyers.
Similarincrease, rise, growth, gain
Oppositedepreciation, devaluation, decline
- 3The act of recognizing and valuing the good qualities of something.
Her appreciation of the novel deepened with each rereading.
Years of travel widened his appreciation of unfamiliar cuisines.
Similarunderstanding, enjoyment, admiration
- 4An accurate perception or true estimation of a situation or set of facts.
The general's appreciation of the battlefield shaped every order he gave.
A full appreciation of the risks is needed before signing the contract.
Similarunderstanding, assessment, grasp, awareness, appraisal
Oppositemisunderstanding, misjudgment, misreading
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Origin
This word comes from French appréciation. By surface analysis, it can be broken down as appreciate plus the suffix -ion.