appreciation
gb/əpɹˌiʃiˈeɪʃən/ us/əpɹˌiʃiˈeɪʃən/
B2
Inglês
~ 7800
hála, köszönet, megbecsülés, értékelés, értéknövekedés, felértékelődés
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
show/express [appreciation] for [someone/something]
I want to express my appreciation for all your hard work on this project.
Szeretném kifejezni hálámat mindazért a kemény munkáért, amelyet ebbe a projektbe fektettél.
As a small token of appreciation, the company gave each volunteer a gift card.
A köszönet apró jeléül a cég minden önkéntesnek ajándékkártyát adott.
Her letter of appreciation meant a lot to the team after such a stressful week.
The teacher received a round of applause in appreciation of her years of service.
He nodded in quiet appreciation when she stepped in to support him during the meeting.
Exemplos para estudantes
I would like to show my appreciation for your help.
Szeretném kifejezni a hálámat a segítségedért.
They sent flowers in appreciation of her kind support.
Hálájuk jeléül virágot küldtek neki a kedves támogatásáért.
The manager thanked the staff to show his appreciation.
We gave our coach a card as a sign of appreciation.
She smiled in appreciation when I opened the door for her.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say *"make an appreciation"* instead of *"show appreciation"* or *"express appreciation"*. They may also use *"appreciation"* when they should use the verb *"appreciate"*, for example saying *"I have appreciation your help"* instead of *"I appreciate your help"* or *"I have appreciation for your help"*.
Significado
thankful feeling and thanks given
Colocações
show appreciation
|express appreciation
|deep appreciation
|sincere appreciation
|token of appreciation
|in appreciation of
Sinônimos
gratitude (Focuses more on the inner feeling of thankfulness, while "appreciation" often also includes the act of showing it.)
Antônimos
ingratitude (Lack of thanks or recognition when someone has helped you.)
Temas
emotions
|social
|work
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definição
A feeling of being thankful, and the way you show or say that you are thankful to someone.
A feeling of gratitude and the act of showing or stating that you are grateful to someone for what they have done.
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
2
megbecsülés
B2
értékelés
B1
Padrão de uso:
[appreciation] of/for [something]
Living abroad gave her a new appreciation of how important family is.
A külföldi élet újfajta megbecsülést ébresztett benne a család fontossága iránt.
The course is designed to help students develop an appreciation of modern art.
A kurzus célja, hogy segítsen a diákoknak megtanulni értékelni a modern művészetet.
After the power cut, he had a much greater appreciation for simple things like hot water and light.
She has a deep appreciation of classical music and goes to concerts every week.
There was little appreciation of the risks involved in launching the product so quickly.
Exemplos para estudantes
Travel can give you a new appreciation of your own country.
Az utazás segíthet abban, hogy jobban megbecsüld a saját országodat.
The class helped me gain an appreciation of jazz.
Az óra segített abban, hogy megtanuljam értékelni a jazzt.
Children often have little appreciation of how hard their parents work.
I now have a greater appreciation for quiet time at home.
We want students to develop an appreciation of other cultures.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this sense with simple "liking" and say *"I have appreciation of coffee"* where "I like coffee" is more natural. This sense is more about informed understanding of value, often after study or experience. They may also omit the preposition, saying *"my appreciation nature"* instead of *"my appreciation of nature"* or *"for nature"*.
Significado
recognition of value or quality
Colocações
a new appreciation
|greater appreciation
|develop an appreciation
|gain an appreciation
|appreciation of music
|full appreciation of
Sinônimos
recognition (Stresses noticing or accepting something as true or important; "appreciation" adds a sense of valuing or enjoying it.)
Antônimos
lack of appreciation (General way to describe not understanding or valuing something or someone.)
Temas
emotions
|culture
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definição
The feeling or understanding that something is good, important, or special, often because you know it well.
The understanding and recognition that something or someone has value, quality, or importance, often after learning or thinking more about it.
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Padrão de uso:
[appreciation] in [price/value] of [something]
The house has seen significant appreciation in value over the past decade.
A ház értéke jelentősen emelkedett az elmúlt évtizedben.
Investors are hoping for long‑term capital appreciation rather than quick profits.
A befektetők gyors nyereség helyett a befektetésük értékének hosszú távú növekedésében bíznak.
Currency appreciation can make a country’s exports more expensive overseas.
The fund focuses on steady share-price appreciation instead of paying high dividends.
Rapid appreciation in property prices has made it hard for first‑time buyers to enter the market.
Exemplos para estudantes
The apartment showed strong appreciation in value in five years.
A lakás öt év alatt jelentős értéknövekedést mutatott.
They bought the land as an investment, expecting appreciation over time.
Befektetésként vették meg a földet, mert idővel értéknövekedésre számítottak.
Currency appreciation can hurt companies that sell products abroad.
We hope for capital appreciation, not just monthly income.
Car values usually fall, so they do not give much appreciation.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes mix up "appreciation" (increase in value) with "depreciation" (decrease in value). Another mistake is using the verb *"appreciate"* instead of the noun, for example *"the house appreciated is high"* instead of *"the house has seen high appreciation"* or *"the house has appreciated in value"*.
Significado
rise in financial value
Colocações
capital appreciation
|price appreciation
|asset appreciation
|real estate appreciation
|currency appreciation
|appreciation in value
Sinônimos
increase (A general rise; "appreciation" is used specifically for the rise in financial or market value of an asset.)
Antônimos
depreciation (Refers specifically to a decrease in the value of an asset over time, especially for accounting or tax purposes.)
Temas
business
|finance
|economics
Definição
A rise in the money value of something you own, like a house or stock.
An increase in the market value of an asset, such as property, shares, or currency, over time.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
appreciation
AFI
GB/əpɹˌiʃiˈeɪʃən/
US/əpɹˌiʃiˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas e tonicidade
ap - pre - ci - ation (4 sílabas)
Stress on 4th syllable (ation)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: appreciation
- Plural: appreciation, appreciations
Família de palavras
Forms
appreciations
noun
Core family
appreciate
verb B1
appreciative
adjective B1
Related words
appreciatively
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unappreciative
adjective
unappreciated
adjective
Advanced or less common
Expressões
a token of appreciation
1/ə tˈoʊkən əv əpɹˌiʃiˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
small gift to say thanks
A small gift or action that you give to someone to show that you are thankful.
Exemplos
- Please accept this gift as a token of appreciation for your support.
- The company gave each speaker a book as a token of appreciation.
express appreciation
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs əpɹˌiʃiˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
say that you are thankful
To say clearly, often in a polite or formal way, that you are thankful to someone.
Exemplos
- I would like to express my appreciation for your quick reply.
- The director expressed appreciation to everyone who worked on the film.
in appreciation of
1/ˈɪn əpɹˌiʃiˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
formal
as a sign of gratitude for
Used to say that something is given or done to thank someone for what they have done.
Exemplos
- She received a watch in appreciation of her thirty years of service.
- The charity held a dinner in appreciation of its long‑term donors.
show appreciation
1/ʃˈoʊ əpɹˌiʃiˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
openly thank or recognize someone
To do something, or say something, so that another person can see you are thankful or that you value them.
Exemplos
- We organized a small party to show appreciation for our volunteers.
- If you want to keep good staff, you need to show appreciation regularly.
with appreciation
1/wˈɪθ əpɹˌiʃiˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
in a thankful or admiring way
Used especially in writing to show that something is done with a feeling of thanks or respect.
Exemplos
- With appreciation, we acknowledge your generous support.
- He looked at the painting with appreciation, noticing every detail.