Appreciation
/əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
The act of recognizing and enjoying the good qualities of something or someone.
/əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
Recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.
His appreciation for classical music was evident.
💡 Simply: Being thankful and understanding the value of something.
More Examples
She showed her appreciation with a heartfelt thank you.
How It's Used
"The exhibition showed a deep appreciation for Impressionist painting."
"She expressed her appreciation for his help."
Idioms & expressions
show one's appreciation
To express gratitude or thankfulness.
"She showed her appreciation by baking him a cake."
From Middle French *appréciation, from Latin *appreciāre "to appraise, estimate the value of", from ad- "to" + pretium "price, value".
The word has been used since the 15th century, initially in the sense of 'estimating the value of something'. Its current meaning, focusing on gratitude and recognition, became more prominent later.
Memory tip
Think of 'appreciating' the price of something valuable.
Word Origin
"to appraise, to estimate the value of"