appreciation
Translation
gratitude, recognition, understanding, increase in value
Examples
She showed her appreciation with a gift.
She showed her appreciation with a gift.
He has a deep appreciation of music.
He has a deep appreciation of music.
There has been an appreciation in property values.
There has been an appreciation in property values.
Grammar Patterns
((appreciation for/of sth.)) gratitude for something Please accept this gift as a token of our appreciation.
((an appreciation of sth.)) an understanding or enjoyment of something He has a real appreciation of modern art.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gratitude, recognition, understanding, increase; Antonyms: depreciation, disregard
Etymology
From the verb 'appreciate' + '-ion' (a noun-forming suffix).
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'appreciate'. Think of it as the 'act of appreciating' or the 'state of being appreciated'.