appreciationap‧pre‧ci‧a‧tion /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/ ●●○ AWL noun 
It helps children to develop an appreciation of poetry and literature.2[uncountable] a feeling of being grateful for something someone has doneshow/express your appreciation The chairman asked me to express our appreciation of all your hard work. He was presented with a watch in appreciation of his long service.3[countable, uncountable] an understanding of the importance or meaning of somethingappreciation of a realistic appreciation of the situation4[singular, uncountable] a rise in value, especially of land or possessions OPP depreciation: an appreciation of 50% in property values
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- As Lynn got older, her appreciation for her hometown grew.
- In appreciation of Mr Mainwaring's years of service, the company presented him with a gold watch.
- Murphy teaches classes in art appreciation to young children.
- There has been an appreciation of 50% in property values.
- To show his appreciation of her kindness he sent her some flowers.
- We'd like you to accept this gift as a small token of our appreciation.
- He slobbered over her foot in appreciation.
- Show my appreciation of what you do for me?
- The beginnings of an appreciation of complex numbers came about with the work of Gerolamo Cardano.
- The first is, yes, to show appreciation and respect - which various people require in varying degrees.
- The omission of these chapters will not detract from your general appreciation of homoeopathy.
- Use a combination of suggestion, appreciation of their difficulties, praise for his efforts and pleasure at their success.
- When the dollar rises, yen-based investors benefit from both the appreciation of their investment and the currency.
Longman Language Activatorwhen you feel that you want to thank someone
feeling that you want to thank someone, especially because they have done something for you and helped you a lot: · Dr Shah has received hundreds of letters from grateful patients.grateful for: · I'm really grateful for everything you've done for me.grateful to: · My daughter was rescued safely, and I am very grateful to the firemen.
grateful that someone has done something, because if they had not done it the situation would have been much worse: · Take what they give you, and be thankful.thankful for: · I am always thankful for their enthusiasm and commitment.thankful that: · She was thankful that Louise had insisted she travel first class.
to be grateful to someone for something that they have done for you, because you realize that they did not have to do it or that they made a big effort to do it for you: · We really appreciate everything you've done for our daughter.· Alan asked me to tell you how much he appreciated your hospitality when he was in London.
showing that you are pleased and grateful for someone's help or kindness: · He wrote a warm, appreciative letter, thanking her for everything she had done.· They weren't particularly appreciative the last time I helped them. I don't think I'll bother again.appreciative of: · Our new boss is a real joy to work for. She's so appreciative of anything you do for her.
formal to feel very grateful to someone for something they have given you or done for you: · We are indebted to the National Archives for permission to print these photographs.be greatly/deeply indebted to somebody: · She said that she was greatly indebted to everyone who had supported her campaign.
if you say you owe someone something, you are grateful because they have helped you to succeed at something or to improve your life, and without their help this might not have been possible: owe a lot/a great deal to somebody: · I owe a great deal to my publishers, who helped me to finish writing the book.owe it all/everything to somebody: · I owe it all to you. You were the only one who believed in me.owe somebody a lot/a great deal: · "I owe my parents a lot," he admitted. "They worked real hard to put me through college."owe a debt of gratitude to somebody: · We all owe a debt of gratitude to Mrs Stevenson, who kindly donated the money for the project.
when you feel grateful, especially because someone has been kind to you: express/show gratitude (for something): · He wrote again, expressing gratitude for the help he had received.a sense of gratitude: · She felt a deep sense of gratitude to the teacher who had encouraged her to go on to university.in gratitude (=because you are grateful): · "I'll take the van back, shall I?" he asked, and Elise nodded in gratitude.
a feeling that you want to thank someone for their help or service and to show them that you think it was important and valuable: show your appreciation: · To show his appreciation of her kindness he sent her some flowers.in appreciation of something (=in order to show appreciation of): · In appreciation of Mr Mainwaring's years of service, the company presented him with a gold watch.token of somebody's appreciation (=a sign of someone's appreciation): · We'd like you to accept this gift as a small token of our appreciation.
to say thank you to someone to tell someone that you are pleased and grateful for something they have given you or done for you: · I spent three hours helping her and she didn't even thank me.thank somebody for (doing) something: · We must write and thank Cathy for the present.· The Governor publicly thanked the people of Arizona for supporting him during his campaign.thank somebody profusely (=thank someone a lot in a very obvious way): · A relieved Mr Maxwell thanked his lawyer profusely.
to thank someone for what they have done: · I wanted to come round and say thank you in person.say thank you to: · This little gift is our way of saying thank you to everyone who worked so hard.say thank you for: · Make sure you say thank you for your birthday presents.
formal to show someone that you are grateful for something they have done, by giving them something or by doing something special for them: · He found a special way of showing his appreciation -- dinner at the Ritz.show your appreciation for: · We have decided to pay a special bonus to everyone on the staff to show our appreciation for their hard work during the year.
formal to say how grateful you are to someone for something they have done - use this in a speech or in a letter: express your thanks/gratitude for: · I should like to express my thanks for all that you have done.express your thanks/gratitude to: · He made a short speech expressing his gratitude to all those who had sent him letters of support.
to tell people publicly that someone has done something to help you and that you are grateful for it: · In his speech he acknowledged the help his parents gave him at the start of his career.· I did a lot of work on that book. It annoys me that the editor never acknowledged it.
also recognise British if a country or a large organization recognizes something important that someone has done for them, they officially and publicly thank them, by giving them something or doing something special for them: · The government recognized his bravery in the battle by awarding him the Military Cross.· Her contribution to horticulture was recognized when a new rose was named after her.
if you are given something in recognition of something you have done, it is publicly given to you as a way of thanking you: · He was awarded a knighthood in recognition of his work for charity.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY The chairman asked me to express our appreciation of all your hard work. He was presented with a watch in appreciation of his long service.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES Please accept this gift as a small token of our appreciation.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
The chairman asked me to express our appreciation of all your hard work. He was presented with a watch in appreciation of his long service. (=say thank you to someone, in a speech)· On behalf of the team, I’d like to express our appreciation for all your efforts.
Please accept this gift as a small token of our appreciation.· As long as this aesthetic appreciation does not coincide with profitable necessity then this conflict will remain.· It is the only educational institution in the world that teaches aesthetic appreciation primarily through an objective method of investigation.· This, too, indicates the kind of sequence of experience to be expected in aesthetic appreciation.· The whole nature of the aesthetic is the appreciation of each thing in itself.· Scientific batsmanship goes by the board. Aesthetic appreciation is thrown on the scrap heap.· Sometimes it is difficult to penetrate beyond aesthetic appreciation.
· Contributors to the trust then have a share in the income and capital appreciation of the underlying assets.· Landlords should consider rental yields as well as the potential capital appreciation.
· What it lacked in standard, it more than made up for in atmosphere and in a deep appreciation of athletics.· On the one hand, they possessed no deep appreciation for what Latin civilization was, or how it functioned.· What is missing from the planting schemes is a deeper understanding and appreciation of the way trees matter to us.· But it helped me to gain a deeper appreciation of what is involved.· I also want to express my deep appreciation especially to those who took the time to pray for me.· Did the children gain a deeper knowledge and appreciation and love of the mass?
· I want to make sure they have a full appreciation of what they did.· Adolescents lack a full appreciation of the way in which the world is ordered.· A full appreciation of intentions in moral judgments begins to develop around the transition from concrete to formal operations.
· In this way modern analytical techniques are providing the basis for greater appreciation of some of the world's greatest painters.· He has a greater appreciation of sacrifice.· Encourage greater appreciation by the public of the moral authority of the law.· Perhaps that early brush with death endowed the villagers with a greater than normal appreciation for the past.· It is intended to foster greater appreciation of the complex and contentious issues associated with research in this and other controversial areas.
· On the other hand it can bring about reconciliation between families and friends and a new appreciation of life's true values.· Secondly, children should develop a new appreciation of how traits can be used to explain behaviour.
· As a result, the Vietminh undoubtedly came, as General Valluy intended, to a better appreciation of the situation.
NOUN· Books on art appreciation will also concern themselves with formal questions, as they have done since the beginning of the century.· Visual sensibility is a prerequisite of art appreciation, and a genuine aesthetic experience is both self-sufficient and disinterested.· A growing number of clubs and societies such as the movie-makers, art appreciation and folk club, all receive Union subsidy.· This aesthetic can obscure Formal art appreciation as it often resorts to exclusivist ideas about painting and sculpture which are highly philosophical.· So much for art appreciation, I thought.
VERB· They can help the reader to develop the appreciation and enjoyment of pictorial material by offering a range of rich visual experiences.· An interior from a Maryland farmhouse shows that with nationhood comes a fully developed appreciation of fine furniture and decorative pieces.· Secondly, children should develop a new appreciation of how traits can be used to explain behaviour.· It is in this way that we are able to develop an appreciation of spatial order.
· Nether Wyresdale Parish Council would like to express their appreciation of the effort that went into carrying out the survey.· Alberto usually expressed his appreciation for their interest and declared that he had everything under control.· She expresses much appreciation for what she considers beautiful and is beginning to show and receive affection.· I also want to express my deep appreciation especially to those who took the time to pray for me.· Many of them expressed appreciation of local cathedral organists and parish musicians who provide a lead and incentive to others.
· By the time the model has been constructed, the analyst has gained an appreciation of the business in outline.· But it helped me to gain a deeper appreciation of what is involved.· Thus they have gained an appreciation of the system and a knowledge of the range of information now available.
· The first is, yes, to show appreciation and respect - which various people require in varying degrees.· How did the Stinsons show their appreciation?· How do you show your appreciation to others for things they do that you have enjoyed?· In discussing sales leadership, the new managers showed some appreciation for the distinction between being a doer and being a manager.· The woman showed her appreciation by baking Annabelle/Steven a cake.· They love it when the pupils spontaneously show affection or appreciation.· While Miss Lidgett showed some appreciation of the woman's circumstances, she was unable to condone her course of action.
WORD FAMILYadjectiveappreciableappreciative ≠ unappreciativeadverbappreciablyappreciativelynounappreciationverbappreciate
1[uncountable] pleasure you feel when you realize something is good, useful, or well doneappreciation of It helps children to develop an appreciation of poetry and literature.2[uncountable] a feeling of being grateful for something someone has doneshow/express your appreciation The chairman asked me to express our appreciation of all your hard work. He was presented with a watch in appreciation of his long service.3[countable, uncountable] an understanding of the importance or meaning of somethingappreciation of a realistic appreciation of the situation4[singular, uncountable] a rise in value, especially of land or possessions OPP depreciation: an appreciation of 50% in property values