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Appraise: meaning, example and synonyms

Appraisev. To assess the value, quality, or nature of something carefully.

Flashcard for Appraise (verb): to assess the value, quality, or nature of something carefully. Example: Before the museum would accept the donation, two independent experts appraised the tapestry, examining its dyes and weave to estimate its age and worth. Synonyms: evaluate, assess, gauge, judge. Antonyms: ignore, overlook, disregard. Memory tip: Appraise sets a price; don't confuse it with apprise (inform). Illustration: two experts in cardigans bending over an old woven tapestry spread on a table, one holding a magnifying glass close to the threads.

Example

Before the museum would accept the donation, two independent experts appraised the tapestry, examining its dyes and weave to estimate its age and worth.

Part of speech
verb
Synonyms
evaluate, assess, gauge, judge
Antonyms
ignore, overlook, disregard
Memory tip
Appraise sets a price; don't confuse it with apprise (inform).

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Question 1

Before setting the insurance premium, the company sent an expert to ______ the antique collection, examining each piece for signs of repair or forgery.

Question 2

Reviewers were asked to ______ each grant proposal on its scientific merit alone, without regard to the reputation of the institution that submitted it.

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