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

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

Camilla brought two of her own personal items for the BBC One show's experts to appraise.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2023

“He even got a contractor to appraise the damage. Here, this is the estimate.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole