Definition

A feeling of thankfulness or recognition for something good that someone has done.

Example

She expressed her appreciation for the help she received during the project.

Conversation

I really felt a sense of appreciation when you helped me with my project.

I'm glad to hear that! It was fun working together.

Yeah, your support made a huge difference for me.

Anytime! I think we should celebrate that teamwork.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Appreciation is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "pretium" (meaning price or value) combined with the suffix "-ation" (indicating a process or action). The word refers to the process of recognizing or valuing something positively.

Memory Tip

Think of 'adding value' ('ad-' means to and 'pretium' means price) to remember that appreciation means recognizing the worth of something.

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