appreciation
- 01 B1 Intermediate
a feeling of being thankful for something someone has done.
the expression of gratitude or a feeling of being thankful.
Simple“The teacher smiled in appreciation when the students gave her a thank-you card.”
In context“The company hosted a formal dinner as a token of appreciation for the staff's tireless efforts during the merger.”
SynonymsAntonymsingratitude - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the ability to understand why something is good, beautiful, or important.
the recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.
Simple“Living in the city gave him a new appreciation for the quiet of the countryside.”
In context“The course is designed to foster a deeper appreciation of classical music by exploring the historical context of major compositions.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
an increase in the price or value of something over time.
an increase in the value of an asset over time, often used in financial or real estate contexts.
Simple“The appreciation of house prices in this area has made it hard for young people to buy.”
In context“Investors were pleased with the steady capital appreciation of their portfolio despite the overall volatility of the market.”
Antonyms
Usage appreciation effective · appreciation empirical · appreciation evolutionary
“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.”
From French appréciation. By surface analysis, appreciate + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.