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appreciative
(ap¦pre|cia¦tive)
Pronunciation:
/əˈpriːʃətɪv/
adjective
feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure:
an appreciative audience
the team are very
appreciative of
your support
Derivatives
appreciatively
Pronunciation:
/-ʃətɪvli/
adverb
appreciativeness
Pronunciation:
/-ʃətɪvnɪs/
noun
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