Show appreciation: meaning, definitions and examples

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show appreciation

 

[ ʃoʊ əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən ]

Context #1

express gratitude

To show appreciation means to express gratitude or thankfulness towards someone for something they have done or said. It is a way of acknowledging and recognizing the efforts, kindness, or help provided by another person.

Synonyms

acknowledge, express gratitude, praise, recognize, thank

Examples of usage

  • I want to show my appreciation for all the hard work you've done.
  • She showed her appreciation by sending a thank you card.
  • Showing appreciation for others can strengthen relationships.
  • We should always show appreciation for the people who support us.
  • It's important to show appreciation for the little things in life.

Translations

Translations of the word "show appreciation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mostrar apreço

🇮🇳 प्रशंसा दिखाना

🇩🇪 Wertschätzung zeigen

🇮🇩 menunjukkan penghargaan

🇺🇦 виявити вдячність

🇵🇱 okazać uznanie

🇯🇵 感謝を示す

🇫🇷 montrer de l'appréciation

🇪🇸 mostrar aprecio

🇹🇷 takdir göstermek

🇰🇷 감사를 표하다

🇸🇦 إظهار التقدير

🇨🇿 projevit uznání

🇸🇰 prejaviť uznanie

🇨🇳 表示感谢

🇸🇮 pokazati cenjenje

🇮🇸 sýna þakklæti

🇰🇿 ризашылық білдіру

🇬🇪 მადლიერების გამოხატვა

🇦🇿 təqdir etmək

🇲🇽 mostrar aprecio

Word origin

The phrase 'show appreciation' originated from the combination of the words 'show' and 'appreciation'. 'Show' comes from Old English 'sceawian' meaning 'to look at, see, or observe', while 'appreciation' comes from the Latin 'appretiātiōnem', meaning 'estimation, appreciation'. The concept of showing appreciation has always been important in human interaction, as a way to build relationships and foster a sense of gratitude.