appreciation
noun /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃn/
  /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃn/
- [uncountable] pleasure that you have when you recognize and enjoy the good qualities of somebody/something
- She shows little appreciation of good music.
 - in appreciation The crowd murmured in appreciation.
 
Extra Examples- He doesn't share my appreciation for opera.
 - I have now developed an appreciation of poetry.
 - She gazed in appreciation at the scene.
 - They had a new-found appreciation for Japanese music.
 - They have little appreciation of the arts.
 
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- deep
 - great
 - real
 - …
 
- have
 - share
 - show
 - …
 
- in appreciation
 - appreciation for
 - appreciation of
 - …
 
 - [uncountable, singular] appreciation of something a full understanding of something, such as a situation or a problem, and of what it involves
- I had no appreciation of the problems they faced.
 
Extra Examples- The article gave me a new appreciation for the work which went into the album.
 - The course helped me to gain a deeper appreciation of what scientific research involves.
 - There is a growing appreciation of the need for change.
 - a renewed appreciation of traditions once branded as primitive
 - Candidates should have a broad appreciation of contemporary issues.
 - We aim to enhance people's appreciation and enjoyment of history.
 
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- better
 - clear
 - deep
 - …
 
- have
 - gain
 
- appreciation of
 
 - [uncountable, singular] the feeling of being grateful for something
- I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.
 - in appreciation of something Please accept this gift in appreciation of all you've done for us.
 - appreciation for something She never shows any appreciation for our efforts.
 - appreciation of something The clock was presented to Snell by his colleagues as an appreciation of his work and friendship.
 
Extra Examples- I'll be sending them a donation in appreciation of their help.
 - The authors extend their sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed to the book.
 
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- deep
 - genuine
 - heartfelt
 - …
 
- express
 - show
 - extend
 - …
 
- in appreciation (of)
 - with appreciation
 - appreciation for
 - …
 
- a lack of appreciation
 - a token of your appreciation
 
 - [uncountable, singular] appreciation (in something) increase in value over a period of time opposite depreciation
- an appreciation in the value of the house
 - capital appreciation
 
 - [countable] appreciation (of something) (formal) a piece of writing or a speech in which the strengths and weaknesses of somebody/something, especially an artist or a work of art, are discussed and judged
- They were asked to write an appreciation of a poem of their choice.
 
 
Word Originearly 17th cent.: from French appréciation, from late Latin appretiatio(n-), from the verb appretiare ‘set at a price, appraise’, from ad- ‘to’ + pretium ‘price’.