Appreciation

12 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Recognition of the quality, value, or significance of something, or gratitude for something received. It also means an increase in value.

“She expressed her appreciation for the team's hard work and dedication.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ʌ.pri.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

Syllables

ap·pre·ci·a·tion

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Synonyms

gratituderecognition understanding

Antonyms

depreciation

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Wordle

Contains three I's and three P's; -TION suffix ending

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Worth 18 points; useful for playing multiple P's

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