appreciation

noun

A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence; gratitude and esteem.

The act of appreciating.

Accurate perception; true estimation.

A rise in value.

Roots

pretiumprec- · Latin · price, value

Synonyms for appreciation

admirationn gratituden gratefulnessn thankfulnessn acknowledgmentn esteemn respectn commendationn recognitionn reverencen deferencen understandingn thanksn

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