Word
appreciation
Phoneticsap·pre·ci·a·tion, stress on the fourth syllable
US/əˌpɹiʃiˈeɪʃən/
UK/ɐpɹˌiːʃɪˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01gratitude
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. a feeling of being thankful for something someone has done.
n. the expression of gratitude or a feeling of being thankful.
日本語:感謝※
“The teacher smiled in appreciation when the students gave her a thank-you card.”
“The company hosted a formal dinner as a token of appreciation for the staff's tireless efforts during the merger.”
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02understanding value
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the ability to understand why something is good, beautiful, or important.
n. the recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.
日本語:理解※
“Living in the city gave him a new appreciation for the quiet of the countryside.”
“The course is designed to foster a deeper appreciation of classical music by exploring the historical context of major compositions.”
Synonyms
03increase in value
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic · Technical
n. an increase in the price or value of something over time.
n. an increase in the value of an asset over time, often used in financial or real estate contexts.
日本語:騰貴※
“The appreciation of house prices in this area has made it hard for young people to buy.”
“Investors were pleased with the steady capital appreciation of their portfolio despite the overall volatility of the market.”
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “appreciation” in context.
Adjective
01. appreciation empirical
“The study provides an empirical appreciation of how market forces affect consumer behavior.”
adj + noun
02. appreciation functional
“A functional appreciation of the software's architecture is necessary for the development team.”
adj + noun
03. appreciation general
“There is a general appreciation among the staff for the new flexible working hours.”
adj + noun
04. appreciation holistic
“The course encourages a holistic appreciation of the ecosystem rather than focusing on single species.”
adj + noun
05. appreciation innovative
“The designer showed an innovative appreciation of space in the small apartment layout.”
adj + noun
06. appreciation integrated
“Students develop an integrated appreciation of history and geography through this curriculum.”
adj + noun
07. appreciation effective
08. appreciation evolutionary
09. appreciation existing
10. appreciation flexible
11. appreciation interesting
12. appreciation latter
Real-World Examples
“Kushner, in turn, commended the close coordination with Egypt and expressed appreciation for el-Sisi’s role in advancing regional peace and stability.” “Montgomery is hopeful that this new date for the Electron Mudflow might prompt more appreciation for the threat of lahars.” Etymology
From French appréciation. By surface analysis, appreciate + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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