appreciation

[ uh-pree-shee-ey-shuhn ]

noun

1. gratitude; thankful recognition:

   They showed their appreciation by giving him a gold watch.

2. the act of estimating the qualities of things and giving them their proper value.
3. clear perception or recognition, especially of aesthetic quality:

   a course in art appreciation.

4. an increase or rise in the value of property, goods, etc.
5. critical notice; evaluation; opinion, as of a situation, person, etc.
6. a critique or written evaluation, especially when favorable.

appreciation

/ -sɪ-; əˌpriːʃɪˈeɪʃən /

noun

1. thanks or gratitude
2. assessment of the true worth or value of persons or things
3. perceptive recognition of qualities, as in art
4. an increase in value, as of goods or property
5. a written review of a book, etc, esp when favourable

Other Words From

• ap·preci·ation·al adjective
• nonap·preci·ation noun
• over·ap·preci·ation noun
• self-ap·preci·ation noun
• super·ap·preci·ation noun
• unap·preci·ation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of appreciation¹

First recorded in 1600–10; earlier appretiation, from French appréciation, from Late Latin appretiātiō “appraisal, valuation”; equivalent to appreciate + -ion

Example Sentences

After the actor shared his diagnosis with the world, Stamos took to Instagram to show his longtime co-star some love and appreciation in a series of photos and videos.

From Salon

“Let me also express my tremendous appreciation for Susie ... on the job you did,” Trump said.

From Los Angeles Times

We had more than 145,000 people tune into these livestreams looking for a place of respite, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive with people sharing their appreciation across social channels.

From Salon

Before him, more than 40,000 fans began roaring in appreciation.

From Los Angeles Times

Teammates jumped to their feet and crowded around Herbert on the sideline, showing their appreciation for their quarterback who they know is just as tough as anyone.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• admiration
• affection
• awareness
• commendation
• enjoyment
• esteem
• knowledge
• love
• perception
• realization
• recognition
• respect
• sensitivity
• sympathy
• understanding