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Added 9 October 2026

appraise

/əˈpɹeɪz/ verb

In Latin: aestimō, taxō Wiktionary

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about appraise at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of.
I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional
Consider in a comprehensive way.
He appraised the situation carefully before acting

Origin

From Middle English apreisen, from Old French aprisier (“apraise, set a price on”) (compare modern French apprécier), from Late Latin appretiare, from ad- + Latin pretium (“price, value”) (English precious), from which also appreciate, a doublet.

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