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We are so appreciative of the men and women in uniform who are protecting us, whether in Afghanistan or Iraq or on ships around the world. For our security, they are taking the offensive to the terrorists overseas.
George Allen

Meaning of "appreciative" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF APPRECIATIVE

appreciative  [əˈpriːʃɪətɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF APPRECIATIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Appreciative is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES APPRECIATIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of appreciative in the English dictionary

The definition of appreciative in the dictionary is feeling, expressing, or capable of appreciation.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH APPRECIATIVE


appropriative
əˈprəʊprɪətɪv
associative
əˈsəʊʃɪətɪv
denunciative
dɪˈnʌnsɪətɪv
depreciative
dɪˈpriːʃɪətɪv
dissociative
dɪˈsəʊsɪətɪv
enunciative
ɪˈnʌnsɪətɪv
exfoliative
ɛksˈfəʊlɪətɪv
expatiative
ɪkˈspeɪʃɪətɪv
initiative
ɪˈnɪʃɪətɪv
palliative
ˈpælɪətɪv
permeative
ˈpɜːmɪətɪv
propitiative
prəˈpɪʃɪətɪv
quietive
ˈkwaɪətɪv
radiative
ˈreɪdɪətɪv
recreative
ˈrɛkrɪətɪv
repudiative
rɪˈpjuːdɪətɪv
sociative
ˈsəʊʃɪətɪv
spoliative
ˈspɒlɪətɪv
substantiative
səbˈstænʃɪətɪv
unappreciative
ˌʌnəˈpriːʃɪətɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE APPRECIATIVE

appreciable
appreciably
appreciate
appreciation
appreciatively
appreciativeness
appreciator
appreciatorily
appreciatory
apprehend
apprehensibility
apprehensible
apprehension
apprehensive
apprehensively
apprehensiveness
apprentice
apprentice electrician
apprentice plumber
apprentice work

WORDS THAT END LIKE APPRECIATIVE

active
administrative
alternative
collaborative
comparative
conservative
cooperative
creative
decorative
derivative
in the negative
informative
innovative
legislative
narrative
native
negative
operative
quantitative
relative
representative

Synonyms and antonyms of appreciative in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «APPRECIATIVE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «appreciative» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of appreciative

Translation of «appreciative» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF APPRECIATIVE

Find out the translation of appreciative to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of appreciative from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «appreciative» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

欣赏的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

agradecido
570 millions of speakers

English

appreciative
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सराहना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تقديرا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

благодарный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

apreciativo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রসিক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

approbateur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penghargaan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

anerkennend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

満足そうな
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

고마워 하는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Appreciative
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

khen ngợi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாராட்டி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रशंसा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

minnettar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

di apprezzamento
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wdzięczny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вдячний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

apreciativ
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συγκινημένο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

waarderende
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

uppskattande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

anerkjenn
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of appreciative

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «APPRECIATIVE»

The term «appreciative» is quite widely used and occupies the 33.159 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «APPRECIATIVE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about appreciative

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10 QUOTES WITH «APPRECIATIVE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word appreciative.
1
George Allen
We are so appreciative of the men and women in uniform who are protecting us, whether in Afghanistan or Iraq or on ships around the world. For our security, they are taking the offensive to the terrorists overseas.
2
Utkarsh Ambudkar
You have to find a way - and thankfully for me, it's been music - to separate yourself from the racial identity. It's not easy, and I continue to work, God bless, and I'm really, truly appreciative of it.
3
Lucille Ball
I regret the passing of the studio system. I was very appreciative of it because I had no talent.
4
Melissa Bean
As a member of the House Committee on Small Business and because of my own experience as a small business owner, I am appreciative of the impact these small businesses have on our local economies.
5
Jo Beverley
When I settled to writing seriously, which would be in my 30s, I did expect to be published eventually, but my aspirations weren't very high. A published book and a few appreciative readers was my idea of heaven.
6
James Brown
Like Christ said, love thee one another. I learned to do that, and I learned to respect and be appreciative and thankful for what I had.
7
Howard Coble
I am appreciative of the Bush administration's commitment to fair trade by looking at the facts in this case and ruling affirmatively for the implementation of quotas in this specific category.
8
Mindy Cohn
You're grateful and appreciative that people liked you and remember you.
9
Kim Elizabeth
I appreciate all of the attention I get in my career. I am a loner and live a rather secluded life so sometimes I do get overwhelmed, but I am always very appreciative of everything, and honored.
10
Jeff Goldblum
I now, more and more, appreciate when I'm in a group of good people and get to work in good movies and projects. I'm wildly grateful and appreciative.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «APPRECIATIVE»

Discover the use of appreciative in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to appreciative and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Appreciative Inquiry: A Positive Revolution in Change
This book is a concise introduction to Appreciative Inquiry.
David Cooperrider, Diana D. Whitney, 2005
2
Appreciative Inquiry Handbook
The Appreciative Inquiry Handbook contains everything needed to launch any kind of AI initiative offering a wealth of practical materials-project plans, interview guides, topic samples, case clippings, worksheets, overheads and more.
David L. Cooperrider, Diana Kaplin Whitney, Jacqueline M. Stavros, 2003
3
The Power of Appreciative Inquiry: A Practical Guide to ...
A how-to book, this is the most authoritative and accessible guide to the newest ideas and practices in the field of Appreciative Inquiry since its inception in 1985.
Diana D. Whitney, Amanda Trosten-Bloom, 2010
4
Appreciative Inquiry Handbook: For Leaders of Change
&Quot;Appreciative Inquiry Handbook explains in-depth what AI is and how it works, and includes stories of AI interventions and classic articles, sample project plans, interview guidelines, participant worksheets, a list of resources, a ...
David Cooperrider, 2008
5
Appreciative Coaching: A Positive Process for Change
This is must reading for any coach who wants to help clients tap their full potential and make a difference in the world." —Robert E. Quinn, M. E. Tracy Collegiate Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan "Appreciative ...
Sara L. Orem, Jacqueline Binkert, Ann L. Clancy, 2011
6
Reframing Evaluation Through Appreciative Inquiry
Reframing Evaluation Through Appreciative Inquiry is the first book to introduce the application of Appreciative Inquiry (AI), an approach for organizational development and change, to the practice of evaluation.
Hallie Preskill, Tessie Tzavaras Catsambas, 2006
7
Appreciative Intelligence: Seeing the Mighty Oak in the Acorn
Brings Appreciative Intelligence (AI) into the public discourse. This work illustrates how AI can be found in individuals regardless of position or level of leadership.
Tojo Thatchenkery, 2006
8
Appreciative Inquiry for Collaborative Solutions: 21 ...
The twenty-one workshops in this book are on topics of strategic importance, addressing the desire and need, in our interconnected world, for greater participation and active collaboration in meaning making and resource sharing.
Robyn Stratton-Berkessel, 2010
9
Appreciative Inquiry: Change at the Speed of Imagination
This book shows how the Appreciative Inquiry process helps OD and HR professionals tap into inspiring “high point” accounts of personal or collective capacity.
Jane Magruder Watkins, Bernard J. Mohr, Ralph Kelly, 2011
10
The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View
The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View by Laura King (University of Missouri at Columbia) is the first text to bring a truly appreciative view of psychology - as a science and for exploring behavior - to introductory students.
Laura King, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «APPRECIATIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term appreciative is used in the context of the following news items.
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South Side Southpaws: Chris Sale, Mark Buehrle to duel
As the accolades mount, and the comparisons to strikeout guys like Martinez and Randy Johnson grow, Sale is appreciative, but he remains ... «ESPN, Jul 15»
2
Fans injured in spectacular NASCAR crash at Daytona
THE FANS THAT DID STAY WERE VERY MUCH APPRECIATIVE. JIMMY JOHNSON WAS HEARD OVER THE TEAMS RADIO SAYING I ... «WKMG Orlando, Jul 15»
3
Mom's birthday party invite for son with speech disorder in Roanoke …
The family has been incredibly appreciative of all the support they've received. It has been through the kindness of strangers that Camden's ... «WSLS, Jul 15»
4
Allergan to Acquire Oculeve Dry Eye Disease Development Programs
"I am extraordinarily appreciative and proud of the Oculeve team that has worked so hard to develop our exciting technology, and I am thrilled ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
5
Panthers to raise funds for families in need
"We're all very appreciative of the support the Penrith Panthers are giving to the Ronald McDonald Nepean Family Room. We are very grateful ... «NRL.COM, Jul 15»
6
People Are Still Mad at Sarah Jessica Parker for "Sex and the City 3 …
I'm enormously appreciative of the work that my mother's generation did. We are the beneficiaries of a lot of disappointment, heartache, ... «Cosmopolitan.com, Jul 15»
7
Welcome to the Bush-Clinton Speakers Bureau
“Not many people can sustain it over the length that I did,” Bush said. “Totally grateful and appreciative of the chance to be able to do that. «Bloomberg, Jul 15»
8
Selfies, streakers and a special guest - everyone was a winner in …
That brought about another round of appreciative chants from the Wanderers fans, in fact it was all too much for one little spectator, Billy Grundy, who may just ... «The Bolton News, Jul 15»
9
Anna Williamson's Showbiz Peek at the Week: Jack Black and …
... Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips, who spent much of the evening in the DJ booth selecting tune after tune for the appreciative revellers. «Digital Spy UK, Jul 15»
10
Rounds Fore Warriors: Four golfers, 50 states, 25 days, 900 holes …
How appreciative they were of us and how much sacrifice they've made — them thanking us, and us thanking them,” Weiss said. “We take our ... «fox6now.com, Jul 15»

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