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Collocations for appreciation - noun

1. understanding and enjoyment of sth

ADJECTIVE

deep, great, real
aesthetic
art, music
new, new-found
his new-found appreciation for art
renewed
a renewed appreciation of traditions once branded as primitive
public
The organization aims to promote public appreciation of photography.

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VERB + appreciation

have
They have little appreciation of the arts.
share
He doesn't share my appreciation for opera.
show
develop, gain
I have now developed an appreciation of poetry.
foster
We hope the course will help foster a lifelong appreciation of music.
enhance, increase

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PREPOSITION

in appreciation
She gazed in appreciation at the scene.
appreciation for, appreciation of
They had a new-found appreciation for Japanese music.

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2. feeling of being grateful for sth

ADJECTIVE

deep, genuine, heartfelt, sincere

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VERB + appreciation

express, show
I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.
extend (formal, esp. AmE)
The authors extend their sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed to the book.

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PREPOSITION

in appreciation (of)
I'll be sending them a donation in appreciation of their help.
with appreciation
‘Thank you,’ she murmured, with heartfelt appreciation.
appreciation for
his appreciation for all the work she had done

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PHRASES

a lack of appreciation
a token of your appreciation
As a token of our appreciation we would like to offer you this small gift.

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3. understanding of what sth involves

ADJECTIVE

better, clear, deep, full, great, keen, real, true, wider
growing
There is a growing appreciation of the need for change.
new
The article gave me a new appreciation for the work which went into the album.

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VERB + appreciation

have
gain
The course helped me to gain a deeper appreciation of what scientific research involves.

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PREPOSITION

appreciation of
She had no appreciation of the difficulties we were facing.

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