appreciation

noun
UK: /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃn/
US: /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃn/

  1. The feeling of being grateful for something.

    1. I have great appreciation for your help today. [ ] [ ]
    2. She showed her appreciation by sending a thank you note after the party. [ ] [ ]

  2. Understanding the value of something.

    1. He has an appreciation for fine art and music. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her appreciation of the local culture grew as she spent more time there. [ ] [ ]

  3. An increase in the value of something, like money or property.

    1. The house saw significant appreciation in value last year. [ ] [ ]
    2. Investment in tech stocks can lead to rapid appreciation of capital. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

recognition increase gratitude rise understanding growth

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "appreciation" in English means: The feeling of being grateful for something., Understanding the value of something., An increase in the value of something, like money or property..

The phonetic transcription of "appreciation" is /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃn/ in British English and /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "appreciation": recognition, increase, gratitude, rise, understanding, growth.

Example usage of "appreciation": "I have great appreciation for your help today.". More examples on the page.