token of appreciation

Meaning

1. 1nouncountable

   A small gift or gesture given to show thanks to someone for their help or kindness, without being payment.

   Grammar: Takes a: she gave him a token of appreciation; the plural is tokens of appreciation.

   Patterns

   • a token of appreciation for something
   • give someone a token of appreciation
   • as a token of appreciation

   The class gave their teacher flowers as a token of appreciation.

   Please accept this card as a small token of appreciation for your help.

   He left a bottle of wine on the neighbor's porch as a token of appreciation.

Word forms

Common combinations

small token of appreciation

This is just a small token of appreciation for all you do.

as a token of appreciation

We sent chocolates as a token of appreciation.

give a token of appreciation

The firm gave each volunteer a token of appreciation.

receive a token of appreciation

Every helper received a token of appreciation at the end of the event.

accept a token of appreciation

Please accept this gift card as a token of appreciation.

Synonyms and how they differ

gift

Gift is a general word for anything given, while token of appreciation stresses that the purpose is thanks and that the gift is small.

souvenir

A souvenir reminds you of a place or event, not necessarily of thanks.

gratuity

A gratuity is a tip of money for a service and is more formal and expected, unlike a token of appreciation.

keepsake

A keepsake is kept for sentimental memory, but a token of appreciation is defined by the thanks behind it.

Word family

token noun

a small sign or object that stands for something

appreciation noun

gratitude or recognition of value

appreciate verb

to be thankful for something

appreciative adjective

feeling or showing thanks

Commonly confused: token of appreciation or bribe?

Practice

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