noun

appreciation

uh-pree-shee-AY-shuhn/əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃn/

Recognition or expression of someone's or something's worth.

She expresses appreciation with flowers and a note of thanks.

Young East Asian woman sincerely thanks older white teacher with handwritten note and flowers.

Etymology

apLatinto

+preciLatinprice, worth

+ationFrenchact or process

The “price” root initially concerned estimating quality and worth. The shift from estimation to high estimation explains why appreciation means favorable recognition and enjoyment, not merely a neutral assessment.

In context

MooLer473:09

i think the movie's awesome i'm glad to give it some appreciation

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More examples

The course deepened his appreciation of music.
They gave her flowers in appreciation.
Her careful explanation showed real appreciation of the problem.

Forms

appreciation · appreciations

appreciate verb — recognize worth or express gratitude

appreciative adjective — showing recognition or gratitude

Similar words

gratitude: Thankfulness for a benefit.
recognition: Acknowledgment of worth or achievement.