verb
appraise
uh-PRAYZ
Appraise (verb) means to assess the value or worth of something, often officially. Example: “A specialist was called in to appraise the painting.”
verb
1
To assess the value or worth of something, often officially.
"A specialist was called in to appraise the painting."
"The jeweller appraised the ring at two thousand pounds."
2
To judge the quality or performance of someone or something.
"Managers appraise staff performance every year."
How to use appraise
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo work out how much something is worth, or to judge how good it is.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "apprise," which means to inform someone of something.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
appraise a property
appraise performance
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- appraises
- Past tense
- appraised
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Etymology
From Old French aprisier, "to set a price on," from Late Latin appretiare, from ad- + pretium, "price."
Synonyms
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discount
misappraise
Related words
Rhymes for appraise
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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.
