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Testimonial vs Appreciate - What's the difference?

testimonial | appreciate |

As a noun testimonial

is a statement, especially one given under oath; testimony.

As an adjective testimonial

is serving as testimony.

As a verb appreciate is

to be grateful or thankful for.

testimonial

English

(wikipedia testimonial)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A statement, especially one given under oath; testimony
  • A written recommendation of someone's worth or character
  • A tribute given in appreciation of someone's service etc.
  • (football) A match played in tribute to a particular player (who sometimes receives a proportion of the gate money).

    • Related terms

    * testify * testimony

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Serving as testimony.
    • a testimonial statement

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    appreciate

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (archaic)

    Verb

    (appreciat)
  • to be grateful or thankful for.
    • I appreciate your efforts
  • to view as valuable.
    • You must learn to appreciate time
  • to be fully conscious of; be aware of; detect.
    • To test the power of bees to appreciate color.
  • * Lubbock
    • to test the power of bees to appreciate colour
  • to increase in value.
    • The value of his portfolio appreciated by 80% over eight years.
  • * Ramsay
    • lest a sudden peace should appreciate the money

    Usage notes

    * This is a catenative verb that takes the gerund (-ing) . See

    Synonyms

    * esteem * estimate * understand

    Antonyms

    * depreciate

    Related terms

    * * appreciation * appreciative *

    References

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