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- Dictionaryappreciation/əˌpriːʃɪˈeɪʃn/
noun
- 1. recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something: "I smiled in appreciation" Similar
- 2. a full understanding of a situation: "the bank's lack of appreciation of their problems" Similar Opposite
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the act of recognizing or understanding that something is valuable, important, or as described: in appreciation The crowd cheered in appreciation. Max has no appreciation of the finer things in life. appreciation for Children rarely show any appreciation for what their parents do for them.
1. a. : a feeling or expression of admiration, approval, or gratitude. I want to express my appreciation for all you've done. a small token of our appreciation. b. : judgment, evaluation. especially : a favorable critical estimate. c. : sensitive awareness. especially : recognition of aesthetic values. a class in music appreciation. 2.
noun. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something. synonyms: grasp, hold. see more. noun. delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values) synonyms: discernment, perceptiveness, taste. see more. noun. an expression of gratitude. “he expressed his appreciation in a short note” see more. noun.
Appreciation definition: gratitude; thankful recognition. See examples of APPRECIATION used in a sentence.
APPRECIATE definition: 1. to recognize how good someone or something is and to value them or it: 2. to understand a…. Learn more.
Appreciation of something is the recognition and enjoyment of its good qualities. Brian whistled in appreciation. Your appreciation for something that someone does for you is your gratitude for it. An appreciation of a situation or problem is an understanding of what it involves.
1. a. : to grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of. appreciate the difference between right and wrong. b. : to value or admire highly. She appreciates our work. c. : to judge with heightened perception or understanding : be fully aware of. must see it to appreciate it. d. : to recognize with gratitude. I appreciate your kindness. 2.
Definition of appreciation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Appreciation definition: Recognition of the quality, value, significance, or magnitude of people and things.
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.
