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appraise

[uh-preyz] / əˈpreɪz /
VERB
judge, estimate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apprize assess audit calculate check out evaluate examine gauge inspect peg
STRONG
adjudge assay check deem eye figure guesstimate price rate read review size survey valuate value
WEAK
figure in figure out have one's number look over set at take account of
Antonyms
STRONG
ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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If your husband wants to appraise his children of your estate plan, he can do that.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

He used a meandering conversation and a few hours to get AI to build Sprout Gifts, a gifting registry for kids, and an app to appraise any items via photos.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

That’s a huge time-saver for insurance agents or restoration specialists looking to appraise a property.

From Slate • Jul. 25, 2025

As I begin to wonder if I’ve offended him, he leans back to appraise his work.

From New York Times • Dec. 4, 2024

It took me a few seconds to appraise my situation.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.