appreciation

Noun

Meaning

A just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.

Accurate perception; true estimation; as, an appreciation of the difficulties before us; an appreciation of colors.

A rise in value; -- opposed to depreciation.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

grasp admiration hold thanks understanding respect recognition regard favor approval estimate taste perception tribute evaluation
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Antonyms

depreciation being life loss matter loathing
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Hypernyms

increase thanks understanding approval discrimination blessing

Hyponyms

vogue style culture sense trend discretion

Related terms

appreciate

Phrases with the word

self appreciation appreciation rate appreciation of literature appreciation towards appreciation in worth currency appreciation

Examples

Before attempting to create something new, it is vital to have a good appreciation of everything that already exists in this field. Mikhail Kalashnikov

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. John F. Kennedy

Manifold subsequent experience has led to a truer appreciation and a more moderate estimate of the importance of the dependence of one living being upon another. Richard Owen

Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive. This facility makes it the most versatile and explicit means of communication yet devised for quick mass appreciation. Walt Disney

The more one does and sees and feels, the more one is able to do, and the more genuine may be one's appreciation of fundamental things like home, and love, and understanding companionship. Amelia Earhart

Dark days and storms heighten the appreciation of sunshine. American Proverb

Close letter words and terms

appreciating the company appreciating the moment appreciatingly appreciation for england appreciation for english culture appreciation for english customs and traditions