Associations to the word «Appraise»
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
APPRAISE, verb. To set a value; to estimate the worth of, particularly by persons appointed for the purpose; as, to appraise goods and chattels.
APPRAISE, verb. To estimate; to conjecture.
APPRAISE, verb. To praise; to commend.
APPRAISE, verb. (proscribed) To apprise, inform.
Dictionary definition
APPRAISE, verb. Evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of; "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"; "access all the factors when taking a risk".
APPRAISE, verb. Consider in a comprehensive way; "He appraised the situation carefully before acting".
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