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appreciation

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nounthankfulness

nounincrease in worth
nounrecognition of worth

Word Origin & History

c.1600 (with an isolated use from c.1400), from Anglo-French appreciation, noun of action from Old French apprécier (14c.), from Late Latin appretiare "estimate the quality of" (see appreciate). Generally with a sense of "high estimation" from c.1650. Meaning "expression of (favorable) estimation" is from 1858; sense of "rise in value" is from c.1790.

Example Sentences for appreciation

Grace's face was alight with appreciation of Mrs. Gray's gift.

She was not prepared for their wholehearted praise, for their delight and appreciation.

"It's lovely," said the other woman, with an appreciation quite genuine.

I am glad to find that there is a just appreciation of it here.'

They all rose then, as the Marquis smiled his appreciation and withdrew.

He turned ...

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Synonyms for appreciation

noun thankfulness

acknowledgment
gratitude
recognition
thanks
gratefulness
indebtedness
obligation
testimonial
tribute

Antonyms for appreciation

criticism
decrease
depreciation
disparagement
disregard
loss
neglect

More words related to appreciation

acknowledgment

noun. physical symbol of recognition

acclamation
addressing
answer
apology
applause
appreciation
bestowal
bow
card
confession
contract
credit
gift
gratitude
greeting
guarantee
hail
hailing
letter
nod
notice
reaction
receipt
reply
response
return
salutation
salute
signature
statement
support
thanks
token

admiration

noun. great respect

account
adoration
affection
applause
appreciation
approbation
approval
deference
delight
esteem
estimation
favor
fondness
glorification
homage
honor
idolatry
idolization
liking
love
marveling
obeisance
pleasure
praise
prizing
recognition
regard
reverence
valuing
veneration
wonder
wonderment
worship

approval

noun. good opinion

PR
acclaim
admiration
applause
appreciation
approbation
commendation
esteem
favor
liking
pat on the back
pat on the head
praise
puff
pumping up
regard
respect
strokes
stroking
wow

awareness

noun. knowledge

acquaintance
acquaintanceship
alertness
aliveness
appreciation
apprehension
attention
attentiveness
bodhi
cognizance
comprehension
consciousness
discernment
enlightenment
experience
familiarity
information
keenness
mindfulness
perception
realization
recognition
sensibility
sentience
understanding

awarenesses