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appraise

/əˈpɹeɪz/verb

To judge how much something is worth, especially when officially appointed to do so.

Example sentences

  • “The jeweler appraised the ring at two thousand dollars.”
  • “An expert was hired to appraise the old painting.”

Not to be confused with "apprise", which means to inform: you appraise a house but apprise someone of the facts.

Synonyms for appraise

Often confused with appraise

appraise vs apprise

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