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appreciation

/əˌpɹi.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/noun5 syllables

Appreciation means: delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values).

Synonyms for appreciation6

noun, as in delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)

taste, discernment, perceptiveness

noun, as in understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

grasp, hold

noun, as in a favorable judgment

admiration

Opposites of appreciation

depreciation

What does appreciation mean?5

noun

1

delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)“arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success”

2

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something“he has a good grasp of accounting practices”

3

a favorable judgment“a small token in admiration of your works”

4

an expression of gratitude“he expressed his appreciation in a short note”

5

an increase in price or value“an appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with appreciation?60

two syllables

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Appreciation in a sentence

  • A smile may convey understanding, joy, or an appreciation of humor.CM
  • You show your appreciation to them through the poetry.anzart
  • The yen's appreciation accelerated the decline of that company.timmartin
  • I wish to express my deep appreciation for your kindness.CM
  • Here is a present for you in token of our appreciation.CK
  • Then the guest of honor opens them and expresses his or her appreciation.unknown
  • I want to express my appreciation for your help.CM
  • Your desire for order clashes with my appreciation for spontaneity.Nuel

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of appreciation

as a noun

plural
appreciations