appreciation

noun (appreciation, appreciations)

«appreciation» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Thanks or gratitude for something. tree →
Understanding and enjoying how good something is. tree →
Understanding of a situation. tree →
(money) A rise in value. tree →

In the lessons

In school, «art appreciation», «music appreciation»; in polite talk, «a token of our appreciation»; in money, appreciation of houses or coins. Phrases: «in appreciation of», «show appreciation».

Examples

We gave the caretaker flowers in appreciation. tree →
She has a deep appreciation of nature. tree →
The class showed their appreciation with applause. tree →
Music appreciation is on Wednesdays. tree →
There's been an appreciation in house prices. tree →
He has no appreciation of how hard it was. tree →

Note

Mostly uncountable. In maths, appreciation is an increase, often given as a percentage.

On Mova

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