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   Ap·praise

   /əˈprāz/

   

   verb

   • 1. assess the value or quality of: "she stealthily appraised him in a pocket mirror" Similar assessevaluateestimatejudgerategaugesum upreviewconsiderinformal:size up
   • ▪ (of an official or expert) set a price on; value: "they appraised the painting at $200,000" Similar valuepriceset a price onestimatequotesurvey

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘set a price on’): alteration of apprize, by association with praise. The current sense dates from the mid 19th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. appraisable adjective
   • 2. appraisee noun
   • 3. appraisement noun
   • 4. appraisive adjective

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › appraiseAppraise - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of appraise. verb. consider in a comprehensive way. “He appraised the situation carefully before acting” synonyms: survey. see more. verb. evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of. “I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional” synonyms: assess, evaluate, measure, valuate, value. assess.

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   Definition of appraise verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAPPRAISE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · appraise in British English. (əˈpreɪz ) verb (transitive) 1. to assess the worth, value, or quality of. 2. to make a valuation of, as for taxation purposes. USAGE Appraise is sometimes wrongly used where apprise is meant: they had been apprised ( not appraised) of my arrival. Collins English Dictionary.

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   1. To estimate the price or value of: appraise a diamond; appraise real estate. 2. To make a considered judgment about; assess or size up: appraise a threat; appraised himself in the mirror. See Synonyms at estimate.

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   to form an opinion about how valuable, successful, or effective someone or something is The house and property were appraised at $750,000. an appraising glance/look She stepped back to appraise her workmanship. His eyes coolly appraised the young woman before him. Definitions on the go.

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › appraiseAppraise Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   APPRAISE meaning: 1 : to say how much something is worth after you have carefully examined it to give an official opinion about the value of (something); 2 : to give your opinion about the condition, quality, or importance of (something or someone that you have studied or examined)

8. www.yourdictionary.com › appraiseAppraise Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   To make a considered judgment about; assess or size up. Appraise a threat; appraised himself in the mirror. American Heritage. To estimate the quantity of. Webster's New World. To judge the quality or worth of. Webster's New World. More Verb Definitions (5) Synonyms: measure. valuate. assess. value. evaluate. survey. valorize. mensurate. inspect.