appreciated

[ uh-pree-shee-ey-tid ]

adjective

1. regarded or received with thankfulness:

   The spa vouchers made a much appreciated gift for the new moms.

2. 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.

3. perceived and understood; recognized:

   The relationships between increased urbanization and decreased infection rates are still inadequately appreciated.

4. 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

1. the simple past tense and past participle of appreciate.

Other Words From

• un·ap·pre·ci·at·ed adjective
• un·der·ap·pre·ci·at·ed adjective
• well-ap·pre·ci·at·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of appreciated¹

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

It was also clear he has the respect of England's players, helped by his determination to open up the path for youngsters, a strategy appreciated by Harwood-Bellis.

From BBC

He was cherished and appreciated by so many for his volunteer work.

From Los Angeles Times

Parrots are common pets in millions of homes worldwide, and they are appreciated for their colour and intelligence.

From Science Daily

But senators are people, which is to say they too have egos and a desire to feel needed and appreciated.

From Salon

By contributing appreciated crypto assets to nonprofits, donors can support causes they care about while optimizing their tax positions.

From Salon

Related Words

• beneficial
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• relevant
• scarce
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• useful
• valued
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