Appraise

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /əˈpɹeɪz/
• Rhymes: -eɪz

From Old French aprisier ("apraise, set a price on") (French apprécier), from Late Latin appretiare, from ad- + pretium ("price, value") (English precious), from which also appreciate.

Full definition of appraise

Verb

1. To set a value; to estimate the worth of, particularly by persons appointed for the purpose; as, to appraise goods and chattels.
2. To estimate; to conjecture.
3. To praise; to commend.

Derived terms

Related terms

• appreciate
• precious

Incorrect form of apprise.

Verb

1. (proscribed) To apprise, inform.