appreciation
/əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
nounap · pre · ci · a · tion
To spell appRECIATION, think: “I APPRECIATE your RECI(‘reci’)—and then add -ATION.”
Yes, it's appreciation. Watch the middle: it’s **preci** (like **precious**) and ends with **-ation**.
Definitions
- nouna feeling of gratitude or thanks; recognition of someone’s kindness or help
- noununderstanding and enjoyment of the value, quality, or meaning of something
- nounan increase in value over time
Examples
- “I wrote a note of appreciation to my teacher for staying after school to help me.”
- “Her appreciation of jazz grew after she learned about its history.”
- “The house’s appreciation over ten years made it a smart investment.”
Synonyms
gratitudethanksrecognitionadmirationvaluing
Antonyms
ingratitudedisregard
Translations
ES apreciaciónPT apreciaçãoFR appréciation
Common misspellings
apreciationappreciaitonappreciashunappreciacionappreceationappreciationnappreciationappreciatian
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