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ap·pre·ci·a·tion
 appreciation
- pronunciation:
pri
shi
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a feeling of thanks.
I told her of my appreciation for the cookies she baked.- synonyms:
- acknowledgment, gratefulness, gratitude, thanks
- similar words:
- thanksgiving
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| definition 2: |
the act of judging worth or quality.
- similar words:
- admiration, credit, esteem, estimation, knowledge, understanding, wisdom
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| definition 3: |
a rise in value.
The appreciation of that investment was a welcome surprise.- similar words:
- increase, pain
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| related words: |
gratitude |
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