Definition

To evaluate or judge the value, quality, or importance of something.

Example

The teacher will appraise the students' projects at the end of the semester.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever had someone appraise your artwork?

Not really, but I’d love to get some feedback on my paintings.

I think it would be helpful to have a professional appraise them.

Definitely! It might give me a better idea of where I stand.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Appraise is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "pretium" (meaning price or value). The word means to assess or evaluate the value of something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'adding' value ('ad-') to something by determining its 'price' ('pretium') — that's what appraise means.

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