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The appreciative students wrote a thank-you note to the guest speaker.
What does Appreciative mean?
Appreciative means feeling or showing thanks for something kind or helpful.
Dictionary definition
Feeling or showing thanks for something kind or helpful.
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What does appreciative mean?
Appreciative means feeling or showing thanks for something kind or helpful.
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Which word is closest in meaning to appreciative?
Grateful is a synonym for appreciative because it has a similar meaning.
Practice 3
Which sentence best shows the meaning of appreciative?
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uh · pree · shee · uh · tiv · strongest beat: pree
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WordAppreciative.
Partadjective.
MeaningAppreciative means feeling or showing thanks for something kind or helpful.
ExampleExample: The appreciative students wrote a thank-you note to the guest speaker.
Word breakdown
5 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- uh · pree · shee · uh · tiv
- Strongest beat
- pree
- Ending
- tiv
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pree.
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Synonyms
Words like Appreciative
gratefulUse when someone feels thankful.
Antonyms
Opposite words
ungratefulUse when someone does not show thanks.
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Word family
Appreciative word family
Base word
appreciate
noun
appreciation
A thankful feeling or message.
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Hint for students
Look for clues that show thanks or gratitude.
Common mix-up
Appreciative describes thankfulness; it does not mean someone wants more gifts.
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