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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We’re really training him to appraise things at a young age.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

There’s a risk that even auditors will fail to accurately assess a fund’s value or are late to appraise changes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

YouTube Recap doesn't just appraise your music tastes, but all those weird cat videos you watched in the middle of the night instead of sleeping.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

She dabs away imaginary crumbs from Sunny's grimace and then turns to appraise me.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

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