appraises

verbjudge, estimate

Synonyms for appraises

verb judge, estimate

Antonyms for appraises

Word Origin & History

c.1400, "to set a value on," from stem of Old French aprisier "apraise, set a price on" (14c., Modern French apprécier), from Late Latin appretiare "value, estimate," from ad- "to" (see ad-) + pretium "price" (see price (n.)). Original English spelling apprize altered by influence of praise. Related: Appraised; appraising.

Example Sentences for appraises

Friedrich Engels appraises the Russian situation differently.

Aylmer looked at it as one looks at, and appraises, a picture.

May laughed appreciatively and said: Which goes to show how much Liza appraises Johns ability to wash dishes.

He was not in the least the kind of young man who appraises passing women, very far from a starer.

An assembly is formed within our breast which discusses and appraises proposed and performed acts.

He saw himself in the way of becoming competent—as the North, which is a keen judge, appraises competence.