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appreciation
What does appreciation mean?
appreciation (noun): an expression of gratitude.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use appreciation in a sentence?
- He expressed his appreciation in a short note. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce appreciation?
/əˌpɹiʃiˈeɪʃən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does appreciation come from?
From French appréciation.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “appreciation” mean?
concentration of attention
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a separate part of a whole
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the upper part of anything
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an expression of gratitude
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