appreciation
Collocations
17(noun.) understanding and enjoyment of sth
ADJ
deep, fine, great, real | aesthetic
VERB + APPRECIATION
have
Most teenagers don't have much appreciation for classical music until they get older.
show
cultivate, develop, gain
By visiting museums regularly, she cultivated an appreciation for modern art.
PREP
in ~
The audience sat in appreciation of the musician's brilliant performance.
(noun.) feeling of being grateful for sth
ADJ
deep, genuine, heartfelt
VERB + APPRECIATION
express, show
She showed her appreciation by giving her teacher a handmade card at the end of the year.
PREP
in ~ (of)
She gave her teacher a small gift in appreciation for the extra lessons.
with ~
She smiled with genuine appreciation when her friend remembered her birthday.
~ for
She showed her appreciation for the teacher by bringing flowers to the last class.
PHRASES
a lack of appreciation, (as) a token of your appreciation
The team showed a lack of appreciation for all the hard work she had done.
(noun.) understanding of what sth involves
ADJ
better, clear, deep, full, great, keen, real, wider
growing
Young people show a growing appreciation for sustainable fashion and eco-friendly products.
VERB + APPRECIATION
have
gain
Living abroad for a year helped her gain a real appreciation for her family back home.
PREP
~ of
The teacher showed great appreciation of her students' hard work throughout the year.