appreciation
gb/əpɹˌiʃiˈeɪʃən/ us/əpɹˌiʃiˈeɪʃən/
B2
Ingles
~ 7800
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
B2
entity
1
thankful feeling and thanks given
A feeling of being thankful, and the way you show or say that you are thankful to someone.
Padron ng paggamit:
show/express [appreciation] for [someone/something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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"*.
Mga kasingkahulugan
gratitude (Focuses more on the inner feeling of thankfulness, while "appreciation" often also includes the act of showing it.)
Mga kasalungat
ingratitude (Lack of thanks or recognition when someone has helped you.)
Mga kolokasyon
show appreciation
|express appreciation
|deep appreciation
|sincere appreciation
|token of appreciation
|in appreciation of
Mga tema
emotions
|social
|work
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- I want to express my appreciation for all your hard work on this project.
- As a small token of appreciation, the company gave each volunteer a gift card.
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I would like to show my appreciation for your help.
- They sent flowers in appreciation of her kind support.
- 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.
Pangngalan
B2
state
2
recognition of value or quality
The feeling or understanding that something is good, important, or special, often because you know it well.
Padron ng paggamit:
[appreciation] of/for [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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"*.
Mga kasingkahulugan
recognition (Stresses noticing or accepting something as true or important; "appreciation" adds a sense of valuing or enjoying it.)
Mga kasalungat
lack of appreciation (General way to describe not understanding or valuing something or someone.)
Mga kolokasyon
a new appreciation
|greater appreciation
|develop an appreciation
|gain an appreciation
|appreciation of music
|full appreciation of
Mga tema
emotions
|culture
|education
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- Living abroad gave her a new appreciation of how important family is.
- The course is designed to help students develop an appreciation of modern art.
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Travel can give you a new appreciation of your own country.
- The class helped me gain an appreciation of jazz.
- 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.
Pangngalan
technical
C1
event
3
rise in financial value
A rise in the money value of something you own, like a house or stock.
Padron ng paggamit:
[appreciation] in [price/value] of [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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"*.
Mga kasingkahulugan
increase (A general rise; "appreciation" is used specifically for the rise in financial or market value of an asset.)
Mga kasalungat
depreciation (Refers specifically to a decrease in the value of an asset over time, especially for accounting or tax purposes.)
Mga kolokasyon
capital appreciation
|price appreciation
|asset appreciation
|real estate appreciation
|currency appreciation
|appreciation in value
Mga tema
business
|finance
|economics
Mga Halimbawa
- The house has seen significant appreciation in value over the past decade.
- Investors are hoping for long‑term capital appreciation rather than quick profits.
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The apartment showed strong appreciation in value in five years.
- They bought the land as an investment, expecting appreciation over time.
- 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.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
appreciation
IPA
GB/əpɹˌiʃiˈeɪʃən/
US/əpɹˌiʃiˈeɪʃən/
Mga pantig at diin
ap - pre - ci - ation (4 pantig)
Stress on 4th syllable (ation)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: appreciation
- Plural: appreciation, appreciations
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- With appreciation, we acknowledge your generous support.
- He looked at the painting with appreciation, noticing every detail.