appreciation

noun

ap·​pre·​ci·​a·​tion ə-ˌprē-shē-ˈā-shən 

-ˌpri-,

 also  -ˌprē-sē-

1

a

: a feeling or expression of admiration, approval, or gratitude

I want to express my appreciation for all you've done.

a small token of our appreciation

b

: judgment, evaluation

especially : a favorable critical estimate

c

: sensitive awareness

especially : recognition of aesthetic values

a class in music appreciation

2

: increase in value

Synonyms

• account
• admiration
• esteem
• estimation
• favor
• regard
• respect

Examples of appreciation in a Sentence

You've been so generous, and I'd like to show my appreciation by cooking a meal for you.

She's shown little appreciation for the effort you've made.

I'm not sure you have an appreciation of the complexity of the situation.

I've gained an appreciation for the skills involved in the game.

Recent Examples on the Web

Having both left the region for a period of time, Hunter and Tara returned to the South with a better appreciation of the Southern way of life. —Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024

Purdy expressed appreciation for Kittle and Samuel as teammates and friends. —Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2024

Taking the partner for granted and failing to express appreciation. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024

Trump has both talked tough toward China and regularly expressed his appreciation of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, with recent reports indicating that Trump extended an inauguration invite to the communist party leader. —Joanne Haner, The Hill, 22 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see appreciate

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Phrases Containing appreciation

• in appreciation of