appreciation

/ə,pri:ʃi'eiʃn/

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Word: Appreciation

Part of Speech: Noun

Basic Definition:
Appreciation means recognizing and valuing something or someone. It can refer to feeling thankful for something, understanding its importance, or recognizing its worth, especially when it comes to money or art.

Usage Instructions:

• When to use it: You can use "appreciation" when you want to express gratitude, acknowledge value, or discuss the increase in value of something.
• How to use it in a sentence: "I want to show my appreciation for your help by giving you a small gift."

Example Sentences:

1. Gratitude: "She wrote a card to express her appreciation for the support she received."
2. Value Increase: "There was an appreciation of 20% in the stock market this year."
3. Aesthetic Judgment: "His appreciation for classical music has deepened over the years."

Advanced Usage:

• Economic Context: In finance, "appreciation" refers to the increase in the value of an asset over time. For example, "The appreciation of the currency has affected international trade."
• Cultural Context: In art, appreciation means understanding and valuing the qualities of a piece of work, such as in, "Her appreciation for modern art was evident during the gallery tour."

Word Variants:

• Appreciate (verb): To recognize the worth of something or to feel thankful. Example: "I appreciate your kindness."
• Appreciative (adjective): Feeling or showing gratitude. Example: "He was appreciative of the help he received."

Different Meanings:

1. Value Recognition: Recognizing the worth of something (both emotional and financial).
2. Gratitude: Expressing thanks or recognition for someone’s efforts or contributions.

Synonyms:

• Gratitude
• Recognition
• Thankfulness
• Valuation
• Esteem

Idioms:

• "Show appreciation": To express thankfulness or recognition for someone's efforts. Example: "It’s important to show appreciation to your team for their hard work."

Phrasal Verbs:

• "Appreciate for": To express gratitude for something. Example: "I appreciate you for always being there for me."

Summary:

To sum up, "appreciation" is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts, from expressing gratitude to discussing financial or artistic value.

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Noun

1. an increase in price or value
   • an appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate
2. a favorable judgment
   • a small token in admiration of your works
3. an expression of gratitude
   • he expressed his appreciation in a short note
4. delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
   • arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success
   • to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste
5. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
   • he has a good grasp of accounting practices

Synonyms

• admiration
• taste
• discernment
• perceptiveness
• grasp
• hold