appreciation — recognition of the full worth of something; gratitude
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: recognition of the full worth of something; gratitude
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃn/
Example Sentences
- My boss gave me a pizza party as a token of appreciation for working overtime during the zombie apocalypse project.
- The art teacher's appreciation for abstract paintings is so deep that she sees masterpieces in my daughter's refrigerator drawings.
- The real estate market showed significant appreciation over the past decade.
appreciation
NOUN[/əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃn/]
recognition of the full worth of something; gratitude
She showed her appreciation by hugging the teacher who believed in her.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'appretiare' meaning 'to value or assess the price of,' derived from 'ad-' (to) + 'pretium' (price, value). The word entered English through French influence during the Middle English period.
Breakdown
ap- (to) + -precia- (price, value, from Latin pretium) + -tion (noun suffix) = appreciation
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📝Examples
“My boss gave me a pizza party as a token of appreciation for working overtime during the zombie apocalypse project.”
“The art teacher's appreciation for abstract paintings is so deep that she sees masterpieces in my daughter's refrigerator drawings.”
“The real estate market showed significant appreciation over the past decade.”
“I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your support during this difficult time.”
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