appreciated

/əˈpriʃiˌeɪtɪd/
adjective
  1. Felt or shown to be valued or recognized with gratitude.
    • The donation was greatly appreciated by the local food bank.
    • A simple thank-you note can make someone feel appreciated.
    • Her hard work was appreciated by the entire team.
verb
  1. Past tense of appreciate: recognized the value of, was grateful for, or understood.
    • He appreciated the quiet time after a long day.
    • She appreciated the humor in his joke.
    • They appreciated the warning about the storm.
  2. Past tense of appreciate: increased in value.
    • The antique vase appreciated in value over the decades.
    • Gold has appreciated steadily in recent years.
    • Their home appreciated faster than they expected.
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