appreciation
Pluralappreciations (some meanings)
- 1A thankful feeling, or knowing how good or valuable something is.
Like clapping for someone to show you know they did well.
She showed her appreciation by writing a warm thank-you note.
The coach's appreciation of their hard work made the players proud.
Similargratitude, thanks, recognition, admiration, esteem
Oppositeingratitude, disdain
- 2An increase in how much something is worth over time.
Like an old toy that becomes worth more money as it grows rare over the years.
The appreciation of their house let them sell it for much more.
Gold often shows appreciation when the economy feels uncertain.
Similarincrease, rise, growth, gain
Oppositedepreciation, devaluation, decline
- 3The act of enjoying something or seeing its value.
Learning about color and shape helped his appreciation of paintings.
A slow appreciation of quiet mornings came after she moved to the countryside.
Similarunderstanding, enjoyment, admiration
- 4A clear and correct understanding of something.
A good detective needs a clear appreciation of the facts.
Her quick appreciation of the danger helped everyone stay safe.
Similarunderstanding, assessment, grasp, awareness, appraisal
Oppositemisunderstanding, misjudgment, misreading
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Origin
It comes from the French word appréciation. You can also see it as appreciate plus -ion.