Appraise
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈpɹeɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Appraise is a verb meaning (transitive) To determine the value or worth of (something), particularly as a person appointed for this purpose.
Meaning
(transitive) To determine the value or worth of (something), particularly as a person appointed for this purpose.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To consider comprehensively.
- (transitive) To judge the performance of someone, especially a worker.
- (transitive) To estimate; to conjecture.
- (transitive) To praise; to commend.
- (transitive, proscribed) To apprise, inform.
Example Sentences
to appraise goods and chattels
At the end of the contract, you will be appraised by your line manager.
Word Forms
- appraises
- appraising
- appraised
- apprize
Synonyms for appraise
Depending on context, synonyms include apprise, apprize, assess, esteem, evaluate, judge.
Antonyms for appraise
Common opposites include discount, misappraise.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include assess, evaluate, value, survey, measure, appraisal.
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Sources & Attribution
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