appreciated
Americanadjective
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regarded or received with thankfulness.
The spa vouchers made a much appreciated gift for the new moms.
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highly valued or esteemed.
At the conference we get to network, make friends, and feel like an appreciated part of a vibrant community of researchers.
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perceived and understood; recognized.
The relationships between increased urbanization and decreased infection rates are still inadequately appreciated.
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increased in value.
For most of the society, the appreciated currency just makes it harder to pay off debt.
Transferring appreciated securities to our charitable foundation is an excellent way to support breakthrough research while avoiding the capital gains tax.
verb
Other Word Forms
- unappreciated adjective
- underappreciated adjective
- well-appreciated adjective
Etymology
Origin of appreciated
First recorded in 1750–60; appreciat(e) ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ), for the adjective senses; appreciat(e) ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ), for the verb sense
Example Sentences
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They reiterate a buy rating on miner Lynas, highlighting low costs and growing heavy rare-earths separation capacity “that is likely not fully appreciated yet.”
McCulloh, the Space Force officer in New Mexico, said a handful of tech and energy-related stocks now account for the majority of his net worth simply because they’ve appreciated so much.
No play by Stoppard can be fully appreciated in a single theatrical outing.
From Los Angeles Times
"I believe it's worth taking the time to assemble a dream team in order to generate science that can be appreciated by the general public," Sereno said.
From Science Daily
Mitchell said she appreciated the turnout, engagement, and support from the community to elevate the department.
From Los Angeles Times
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