appreciation
[noun]
Synonyms:
- gratitude, acknowledgment, gratefulness, indebtedness, obligation, thankfulness, thanks
- awareness, admiration, comprehension, enjoyment, perception, realization, recognition, sensitivity, sympathy, understanding
- increase, enhancement, gain, growth, improvement, rise

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

ap‧pre‧ci‧a‧tion AC /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/ noun
[Word Family: adverb: appreciably, appreciatively; adjective: appreciable, appreciative ≠ UNAPPRECIATIVE; verb: appreciate; noun: appreciation]

1. [uncountable] pleasure you feel when you realize something is good, useful, or well done
appreciation of
It helps children to develop an appreciation of poetry and literature.

2. [uncountable] a feeling of being grateful for something someone has done
show/express your appreciation
The chairman asked me to express our appreciation of all your hard work.
He was presented with a watch in appreciation of his long service.

3. [uncountable and countable] an understanding of the importance or meaning of something
appreciation of
a realistic appreciation of the situation

4. [singular, uncountable] a rise in value, especially of land or possessions Antonym : depreciation:
an appreciation of 50% in property values

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

appreciation
noun
I. understanding and enjoyment of sth
ADJ. deep, fine, great, real | aesthetic
VERB + APPRECIATION have They have little appreciation of the arts.
show | cultivate, develop, gain I have now developed an appreciation of poetry.
PREP. in ~ She gazed in appreciation at the scene.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

appreciation
II. feeling of being grateful for sth
ADJ. deep, genuine, heartfelt
VERB + APPRECIATION express, show I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.
PREP. in ~ (of) I'll be sending them a donation in appreciation of their help.
with ~ ‘Thank you,’ she murmured, with heartfelt appreciation.
~ for his appreciation for all the work she had done
PHRASES a lack of appreciation, (as) a token of your appreciation As a token of our appreciation we would like to offer you this small gift.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

appreciation
III. understanding of what sth involves
ADJ. better, clear, deep, full, great, keen, real, wider | growing There is a growing appreciation of the need for change.
VERB + APPRECIATION have | gain The course helped me to gain a deeper appreciation of what scientific research involves.
PREP. ~ of She had no appreciation of the difficulties we were facing.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲