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appreciation
[ uh-pree-shee-ey-shuhn ]
noun
- gratitude; thankful recognition:
They showed their appreciation by giving him a gold watch.
- the act of estimating the qualities of things and giving them their proper value.
- clear perception or recognition, especially of aesthetic quality:
a course in art appreciation.
- an increase or rise in the value of property, goods, etc.
- critical notice; evaluation; opinion, as of a situation, person, etc.
- a critique or written evaluation, especially when favorable.
appreciation
/ -sɪ-; əˌpriːʃɪˈeɪʃən /
noun
- thanks or gratitude
- assessment of the true worth or value of persons or things
- perceptive recognition of qualities, as in art
- an increase in value, as of goods or property
- a written review of a book, etc, esp when favourable
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·c·tDz· adjective
- ԴDza·c·tDz noun
- v··c·tDz noun
- -·c·tDz noun
- p··c·tDz noun
- ܲa·c·tDz noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of appreciation1
Example Sentences
The last five years have given us a fresh appreciation for calm, and Calm.
Two days earlier, former NBA great Wilt Chamberlain had shown up to watch the semifinals inside Pauley Pavilion, signaling his appreciation for the women’s game.
I expected to be agog, because whenever McDonald is on stage, no matter if it’s a musical, play or concert, my appreciation for the majesty of her brilliance soars.
Not because of any deep understanding or appreciation of American history, but as a symbol of resistance against the United States itself.
"This man made a decision in a split second, which is truly exceptional and for which there should be a lot of appreciation."
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