- [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’.
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