Domestic cats are loved and appreciated by people

[angliholic]

Domestic cats are loved and appreciated by countless people around the world.


What does appreciated mean in the above sample? Thanks.

[amigos4]

In your example appreciated meansheld in high regard, valued, cherished, etc.

[angliholic]

In your example appreciated means held in high regard, valued, cherished, etc.

Thanks, my dear amigo, for your reply.
As a small aside, does held in high regard mean held in high respect and respected?

[amigos4]

Yes, my little angliholic!

Held in high regard means held in high respect and respected.

A person who is held in high regard is a person you would want to invite to dinner!