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Learn to pronounce ap·pre·ci·a·tion

/əˌprēSHēˈāSHən/
noun
  1. recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.
    "I smiled in appreciation"
    synonyms: valuing, respect, prizing, cherishing, treasuring, admiration, regard, esteem, high opinion
  2. a full understanding of a situation.
    "the bank's lack of appreciation of their problems"
    synonyms: acknowledgment, recognition, realization, knowledge, awareness, consciousness, cognizance, sensitivity, alertness, sympathy, understanding, comprehension, perception, discernment
  3. increase in monetary value.
    "the appreciation of the franc against the dollar"
    synonyms: increase, gain, growth, rise, mounting, inflation, escalation, improvement, enhancement

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