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Synonyms for appreciation
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : uh-pree-shee-ey-shuh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : əˌpri ʃiˈeɪ ʃən |
Top 10 synonyms for appreciation Other synonyms for the word appreciation
- aesthetic sense
- appraisal
- assessment
- attraction
- cognizance
- comprehension
- enhancement
- estimation
- grasp
- gratefulness
- high regard
- improvement
- indebtedness
- inflation
- knowledge
- liking
- love
- obligation
- perception
- realization
- recognition
- regard
- relish
- respect
- responsivenesss
- rise
- sensibility
- sensitiveness
- sensitivity
- sympathy
- testimonial
- thanks
- tribute
- understanding
- valuation
Définition of appreciation
Origin :- c.1600 (with an isolated use from c.1400), from Anglo-French appreciation, noun of action from Old French apprécier (14c.), from Late Latin appretiare "estimate the quality of" (see appreciate). Generally with a sense of "high estimation" from c.1650. Meaning "expression of (favorable) estimation" is from 1858; sense of "rise in value" is from c.1790.
- noun thankfulness
- noun increase in worth
- noun recognition of worth
- Grace's face was alight with appreciation of Mrs. Gray's gift.
- Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
- She was not prepared for their wholehearted praise, for their delight and appreciation.
- Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
- "It's lovely," said the other woman, with an appreciation quite genuine.
- Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
- I am glad to find that there is a just appreciation of it here.'
- Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
- They all rose then, as the Marquis smiled his appreciation and withdrew.
- Extract from : « The Inn at the Red Oak » by Latta Griswold
- He turned away from the Tree toward her and awaited her appreciation.
- Extract from : « Bride of the Mistletoe » by James Lane Allen
- As they dropped back his expression was one of appreciation.
- Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
- It is necessary to their appreciation that they should be rarely shown.
- Extract from : « Modern Painters Volume I (of V) » by John Ruskin
- I thank you, sir, for your kind welcome and for your words of appreciation.
- Extract from : « Latin America and the United States » by Elihu Root
- Why had this total stranger helped him, what could he say to show his appreciation?
- Extract from : « The Velvet Glove » by Harry Harrison
Antonyms for appreciation
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