appraise
13 synonyms and 2 antonyms for appraise, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To assess the value or worth of something, often officially.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
discount
misappraise
How to use appraise
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
appraise a property
appraise performance
Etymology
From Old French aprisier, "to set a price on," from Late Latin appretiare, from ad- + pretium, "price."
Full origin of appraise →Frequently asked questions
What does “appraise” mean?
The word “appraise” means to assess the value or worth of something, often officially. In plain terms, to work out how much something is worth, or to judge how good it is.
How do you pronounce “appraise”?
“Appraise” is pronounced uh-PRAYZ (/əˈpɹeɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “appraise” in a sentence?
Here is “appraise” used in a sentence: “A specialist was called in to appraise the painting.”
What is another word for “appraise”?
Words with a similar meaning to “appraise” include apprise, apprize, assess, esteem, evaluate and judge.
What is the opposite of “appraise”?
The opposite of “appraise” — its antonyms — are discount and misappraise.
What part of speech is “appraise”?
“Appraise” is a verb.
Where does the word “appraise” come from?
The word “appraise” comes from Late Latin. From Old French aprisier, "to set a price on," from Late Latin appretiare, from ad- + pretium, "price.".
How many meanings does “appraise” have?
“Appraise” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to assess the value or worth of something, often officially.
