appreciation
noun/əˌpriʃiˈeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #3,594 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The feeling of being grateful or recognizing the value of something.
Example sentence
She showed her appreciation for her teacher's kindness by writing a heartfelt note.
Synonyms & related words
- gratitude
- thankfulness
- recognition
- acknowledgment
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