appreciated
verb
Form of appreciate , past tense of appreciate.
Simple meaning
Be fully aware of.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
uhpreesheeaytidSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
əpˈɹiʃieɪtɪd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
past tense of appreciate
Be fully aware of; realize fully
past tense of appreciate
To be fully conscious of; understand; be aware of; detect.
past tense of appreciate
To be grateful or thankful for.
past tense of appreciate
Gain in value
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Be fully aware of; realize fully
Used this way, appreciated is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It carries warmth, so it reads as personal rather than detached.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Grateful and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Warm and expressive
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